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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.53, 762.64 and 316.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.53, 762.64 and 316.61 is: 437.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.53 : 762.64 = 316.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.53/762.64 = 316.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.53x = 762.64 × 316.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.53x = 241,454.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,454.85/552.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.00

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