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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.78, 762.57 and 331.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.78, 762.57 and 331.65 is: 457.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.78 : 762.57 = 331.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.78/762.57 = 331.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.78x = 762.57 × 331.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.78x = 252,906.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,906.34/552.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.52

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