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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.02, 761.90 and 328.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.02, 761.90 and 328.01 is: 452.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.02 : 761.90 = 328.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.02/761.90 = 328.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.02x = 761.90 × 328.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.02x = 249,908.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,908.43/552.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.71

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