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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.62, 762.42 and 316.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.62, 762.42 and 316.39 is: 436.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.62 : 762.42 = 316.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.62/762.42 = 316.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.62x = 762.42 × 316.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.62x = 241,222.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,222.06/552.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.51

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