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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.59, 762.28 and 331.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.59, 762.28 and 331.48 is: 457.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.59 : 762.28 = 331.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.59/762.28 = 331.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.59x = 762.28 × 331.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.59x = 252,680.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,680.57/552.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.27

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