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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.22, 762.01 and 328.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.22, 762.01 and 328.15 is: 452.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.22 : 762.01 = 328.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.22/762.01 = 328.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.22x = 762.01 × 328.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.22x = 250,053.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,053.71/552.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.82

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