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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.80, 762.79 and 331.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.80, 762.79 and 331.73 is: 457.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.80 : 762.79 = 331.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.80/762.79 = 331.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.80x = 762.79 × 331.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.80x = 253,034.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,034.85/552.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.73

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