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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.42, 762.30 and 316.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.42, 762.30 and 316.31 is: 436.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.42 : 762.30 = 316.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.42/762.30 = 316.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.42x = 762.30 × 316.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.42x = 241,119.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,119.30/552.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.48

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