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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.56, 762.54 and 319.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.56, 762.54 and 319.64 is: 441.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.56 : 762.54 = 319.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.56/762.54 = 319.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.56x = 762.54 × 319.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.56x = 243,738.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,738.29/552.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.11

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