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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.46, 762.30 and 331.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.46, 762.30 and 331.51 is: 457.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.46 : 762.30 = 331.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.46/762.30 = 331.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.46x = 762.30 × 331.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.46x = 252,710.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,710.07/552.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.43

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