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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.38, 762.26 and 331.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.38, 762.26 and 331.34 is: 457.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.38 : 762.26 = 331.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.38/762.26 = 331.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.38x = 762.26 × 331.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.38x = 252,561.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,561.76/552.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.23

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