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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.44, 762.27 and 316.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.44, 762.27 and 316.36 is: 436.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.44 : 762.27 = 316.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.44/762.27 = 316.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.44x = 762.27 × 316.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.44x = 241,147.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,147.93/552.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.51

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