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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.91, 762.95 and 316.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.91, 762.95 and 316.84 is: 437.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.91 : 762.95 = 316.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.91/762.95 = 316.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.91x = 762.95 × 316.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.91x = 241,729.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,729.59/552.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.20

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