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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.78, 762.99 and 331.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.78, 762.99 and 331.77 is: 457.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.78 : 762.99 = 331.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.78/762.99 = 331.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.78x = 762.99 × 331.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.78x = 253,137.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,137.19/552.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.93

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