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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.60, 762.56 and 331.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.60, 762.56 and 331.72 is: 457.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.60 : 762.56 = 331.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.60/762.56 = 331.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.60x = 762.56 × 331.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.60x = 252,956.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,956.40/552.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.76

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