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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.06, 761.76 and 328.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.06, 761.76 and 328.02 is: 452.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.06 : 761.76 = 328.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.06/761.76 = 328.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.06x = 761.76 × 328.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.06x = 249,872.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,872.52/552.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.62

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