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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.86, 763.08 and 331.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.86, 763.08 and 331.86 is: 458.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.86 : 763.08 = 331.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.86/763.08 = 331.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.86x = 763.08 × 331.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.86x = 253,235.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,235.73/552.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.05

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