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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.89, 762.98 and 331.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.89, 762.98 and 331.83 is: 457.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.89 : 762.98 = 331.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.89/762.98 = 331.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.89x = 762.98 × 331.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.89x = 253,177.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,177.99/552.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.92

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