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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.52, 762.49 and 331.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.52, 762.49 and 331.49 is: 457.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.52 : 762.49 = 331.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.52/762.49 = 331.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.52x = 762.49 × 331.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.52x = 252,759.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,759.20/552.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.47

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