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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.51, 762.45 and 331.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.51, 762.45 and 331.47 is: 457.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.51 : 762.45 = 331.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.51/762.45 = 331.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.51x = 762.45 × 331.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.51x = 252,729.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,729.30/552.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.42

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