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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.28, 762.29 and 342.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.28, 762.29 and 342.33 is: 472.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.28 : 762.29 = 342.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.28/762.29 = 342.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.28x = 762.29 × 342.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.28x = 260,955.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,955.74/552.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.51

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