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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.39, 762.18 and 328.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.39, 762.18 and 328.32 is: 453.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.39 : 762.18 = 328.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.39/762.18 = 328.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.39x = 762.18 × 328.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.39x = 250,238.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,238.94/552.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.01

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