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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.59, 762.67 and 331.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.59, 762.67 and 331.56 is: 457.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.59 : 762.67 = 331.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.59/762.67 = 331.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.59x = 762.67 × 331.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.59x = 252,869.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,869.41/552.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.61

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