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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.43, 762.42 and 316.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.43, 762.42 and 316.41 is: 436.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.43 : 762.42 = 316.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.43/762.42 = 316.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.43x = 762.42 × 316.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.43x = 241,234.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,234.08/552.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.68

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