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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.37, 762.34 and 331.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.37, 762.34 and 331.45 is: 457.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.37 : 762.34 = 331.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.37/762.34 = 331.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.37x = 762.34 × 331.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.37x = 252,677.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,677.59/552.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.44

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