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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.97, 762.90 and 331.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.97, 762.90 and 331.88 is: 457.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.97 : 762.90 = 331.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.97/762.90 = 331.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.97x = 762.90 × 331.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.97x = 253,187.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,187.44/552.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.87

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