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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.58, 762.41 and 331.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.58, 762.41 and 331.63 is: 457.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.58 : 762.41 = 331.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.58/762.41 = 331.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.58x = 762.41 × 331.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.58x = 252,836.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,836.95/552.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.56

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