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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.66, 762.89 and 342.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.66, 762.89 and 342.88 is: 473.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.66 : 762.89 = 342.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.66/762.89 = 342.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.66x = 762.89 × 342.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.66x = 261,579.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,579.72/552.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.31

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