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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.57, 762.39 and 331.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.57, 762.39 and 331.44 is: 457.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.57 : 762.39 = 331.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.57/762.39 = 331.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.57x = 762.39 × 331.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.57x = 252,686.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,686.54/552.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.29

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