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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.21, 762.12 and 319.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.21, 762.12 and 319.29 is: 440.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.21 : 762.12 = 319.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.21/762.12 = 319.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.21x = 762.12 × 319.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.21x = 243,337.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,337.29/552.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.66

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