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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.27, 762.16 and 319.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.27, 762.16 and 319.47 is: 440.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.27 : 762.16 = 319.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.27/762.16 = 319.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.27x = 762.16 × 319.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.27x = 243,485.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,485.66/552.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.88

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