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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.96, 763.10 and 316.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.96, 763.10 and 316.93 is: 437.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.96 : 763.10 = 316.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.96/763.10 = 316.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.96x = 763.10 × 316.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.96x = 241,849.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,849.90/552.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.37

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