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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.52, 762.54 and 342.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.52, 762.54 and 342.68 is: 472.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.52 : 762.54 = 342.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.52/762.54 = 342.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.52x = 762.54 × 342.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.52x = 261,307.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,307.21/552.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.94

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