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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.58, 762.66 and 328.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.58, 762.66 and 328.57 is: 453.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.58 : 762.66 = 328.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.58/762.66 = 328.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.58x = 762.66 × 328.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.58x = 250,585.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,585.29/552.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.48

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