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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.90, 763.12 and 316.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.90, 763.12 and 316.83 is: 437.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.90 : 763.12 = 316.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.90/763.12 = 316.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.90x = 763.12 × 316.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.90x = 241,782.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,782.57/552.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.30

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