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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.02, 761.89 and 328.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.02, 761.89 and 328.00 is: 452.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.02 : 761.89 = 328.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.02/761.89 = 328.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.02x = 761.89 × 328.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.02x = 249,899.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,899.24/552.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.70

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