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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.28, 762.18 and 316.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.28, 762.18 and 316.22 is: 436.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.28 : 762.18 = 316.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.28/762.18 = 316.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.28x = 762.18 × 316.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.28x = 241,016.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,016.56/552.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.41

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