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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.31, 762.15 and 325.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.31, 762.15 and 325.27 is: 448.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.31 : 762.15 = 325.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.31/762.15 = 325.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.31x = 762.15 × 325.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.31x = 247,904.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,904.53/552.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.85

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