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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.16, 761.68 and 327.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.16, 761.68 and 327.96 is: 452.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.16 : 761.68 = 327.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.16/761.68 = 327.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.16x = 761.68 × 327.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.16x = 249,800.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,800.57/552.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.41

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