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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.82, 762.91 and 316.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.82, 762.91 and 316.79 is: 437.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.82 : 762.91 = 316.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.82/762.91 = 316.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.82x = 762.91 × 316.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.82x = 241,682.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,682.26/552.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.18

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