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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.16, 762.06 and 328.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.16, 762.06 and 328.22 is: 452.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.16 : 762.06 = 328.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.16/762.06 = 328.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.16x = 762.06 × 328.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.16x = 250,123.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,123.33/552.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.99

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