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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.57, 762.23 and 331.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.57, 762.23 and 331.40 is: 457.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.57 : 762.23 = 331.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.57/762.23 = 331.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.57x = 762.23 × 331.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.57x = 252,597.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,597.55/552.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.13

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