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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.24, 762 and 319.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.24, 762 and 319.32 is: 440.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.24 : 762 = 319.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.24/762 = 319.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.24x = 762 × 319.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.24x = 243,321.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,321.84/552.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.61

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