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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.78, 762.98 and 316.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.78, 762.98 and 316.86 is: 437.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.78 : 762.98 = 316.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.78/762.98 = 316.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.78x = 762.98 × 316.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.78x = 241,757.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,757.84/552.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.35

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