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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.08, 761.82 and 319.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.08, 761.82 and 319.16 is: 440.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.08 : 761.82 = 319.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.08/761.82 = 319.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.08x = 761.82 × 319.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.08x = 243,142.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,142.47/552.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.41

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