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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.24, 761.81 and 319.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.24, 761.81 and 319.23 is: 440.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.24 : 761.81 = 319.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.24/761.81 = 319.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.24x = 761.81 × 319.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.24x = 243,191.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,191.01/552.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.37

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