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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.40, 762.21 and 342.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.40, 762.21 and 342.41 is: 472.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.40 : 762.21 = 342.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.40/762.21 = 342.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.40x = 762.21 × 342.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.40x = 260,984.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,984.52/552.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.46

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