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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.32, 761.99 and 331.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.32, 761.99 and 331.23 is: 456.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.32 : 761.99 = 331.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.32/761.99 = 331.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.32x = 761.99 × 331.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.32x = 252,392.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,392.29/552.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.97

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