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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.25, 762.11 and 319.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.25, 762.11 and 319.42 is: 440.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.25 : 762.11 = 319.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.25/762.11 = 319.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.25x = 762.11 × 319.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.25x = 243,433.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,433.18/552.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.80

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