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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.50, 762.42 and 316.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.50, 762.42 and 316.40 is: 436.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.50 : 762.42 = 316.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.50/762.42 = 316.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.50x = 762.42 × 316.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.50x = 241,229.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,229.69/552.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.61

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