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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.61, 762.34 and 331.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.61, 762.34 and 331.17 is: 456.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.61 : 762.34 = 331.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.61/762.34 = 331.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.61x = 762.34 × 331.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.61x = 252,468.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,468.27/552.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.87

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