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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.06, 761.95 and 319.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.06, 761.95 and 319.19 is: 440.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.06 : 761.95 = 319.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.06/761.95 = 319.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.06x = 761.95 × 319.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.06x = 243,204.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,204.12/552.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.54

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