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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.93, 763.10 and 316.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.93, 763.10 and 316.97 is: 437.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.93 : 763.10 = 316.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.93/763.10 = 316.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.93x = 763.10 × 316.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.93x = 241,874.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,874.41/552.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.44

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