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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.38, 762.21 and 331.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.38, 762.21 and 331.28 is: 457.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.38 : 762.21 = 331.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.38/762.21 = 331.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.38x = 762.21 × 331.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.38x = 252,504.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,504.93/552.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.12

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