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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.29, 762.17 and 331.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.29, 762.17 and 331.25 is: 457.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.29 : 762.17 = 331.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.29/762.17 = 331.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.29x = 762.17 × 331.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.29x = 252,468.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,468.81/552.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.13

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