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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.10, 761.73 and 319.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.10, 761.73 and 319.24 is: 440.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.10 : 761.73 = 319.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.10/761.73 = 319.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.10x = 761.73 × 319.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.10x = 243,174.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,174.69/552.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.45

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