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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552, 761.76 and 319.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552, 761.76 and 319.08 is: 440.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552 : 761.76 = 319.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552/761.76 = 319.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552x = 761.76 × 319.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552x = 243,062.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,062.38/552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.33

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