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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.35, 762.10 and 316.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.35, 762.10 and 316.24 is: 436.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.35 : 762.10 = 316.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.35/762.10 = 316.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.35x = 762.10 × 316.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.35x = 241,006.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,006.50/552.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.33

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