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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.56, 762.39 and 331.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.56, 762.39 and 331.35 is: 457.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.56 : 762.39 = 331.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.56/762.39 = 331.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.56x = 762.39 × 331.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.56x = 252,617.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,617.93/552.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.18

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