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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.62, 762.49 and 331.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.62, 762.49 and 331.54 is: 457.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.62 : 762.49 = 331.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.62/762.49 = 331.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.62x = 762.49 × 331.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.62x = 252,795.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,795.93/552.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.45

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