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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.44, 762.12 and 342.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.44, 762.12 and 342.56 is: 472.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.44 : 762.12 = 342.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.44/762.12 = 342.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.44x = 762.12 × 342.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.44x = 261,068.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,068.02/552.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.58

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