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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.57, 762.64 and 319.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.57, 762.64 and 319.69 is: 441.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.57 : 762.64 = 319.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.57/762.64 = 319.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.57x = 762.64 × 319.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.57x = 243,808.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,808.38/552.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.23

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