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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.33, 762.27 and 316.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.33, 762.27 and 316.28 is: 436.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.33 : 762.27 = 316.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.33/762.27 = 316.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.33x = 762.27 × 316.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.33x = 241,090.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,090.76/552.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.50

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