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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.55, 762.46 and 331.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.55, 762.46 and 331.58 is: 457.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.55 : 762.46 = 331.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.55/762.46 = 331.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.55x = 762.46 × 331.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.55x = 252,816.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,816.49/552.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.54

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