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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552, 761.90 and 319.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552, 761.90 and 319.26 is: 440.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552 : 761.90 = 319.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552/761.90 = 319.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552x = 761.90 × 319.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552x = 243,242.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,242.60/552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.66

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