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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.32, 762.17 and 316.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.32, 762.17 and 316.27 is: 436.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.32 : 762.17 = 316.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.32/762.17 = 316.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.32x = 762.17 × 316.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.32x = 241,048.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,048.02/552.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.43

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