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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.17, 762.03 and 319.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.17, 762.03 and 319.34 is: 440.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.17 : 762.03 = 319.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.17/762.03 = 319.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.17x = 762.03 × 319.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.17x = 243,342.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,342.85/552.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.71

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