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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.69, 762.63 and 316.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.69, 762.63 and 316.66 is: 436.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.69 : 762.63 = 316.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.69/762.63 = 316.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.69x = 762.63 × 316.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.69x = 241,494.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,494.53/552.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.94

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