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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.32, 762.31 and 328.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.32, 762.31 and 328.31 is: 453.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.32 : 762.31 = 328.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.32/762.31 = 328.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.32x = 762.31 × 328.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.32x = 250,274.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,274.00/552.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.13

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