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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.56, 762.57 and 328.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.56, 762.57 and 328.43 is: 453.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.56 : 762.57 = 328.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.56/762.57 = 328.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.56x = 762.57 × 328.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.56x = 250,452.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,452.80/552.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.26

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