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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.91, 763.03 and 316.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.91, 763.03 and 316.88 is: 437.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.91 : 763.03 = 316.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.91/763.03 = 316.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.91x = 763.03 × 316.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.91x = 241,783.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,783.55/552.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.30

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