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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.40, 762.34 and 316.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.40, 762.34 and 316.34 is: 436.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.40 : 762.34 = 316.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.40/762.34 = 316.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.40x = 762.34 × 316.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.40x = 241,158.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,158.64/552.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.57

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