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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.71, 762.55 and 331.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.71, 762.55 and 331.58 is: 457.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.71 : 762.55 = 331.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.71/762.55 = 331.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.71x = 762.55 × 331.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.71x = 252,847.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,847.41/552.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.47

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