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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.58, 762.30 and 319.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.58, 762.30 and 319.56 is: 440.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.58 : 762.30 = 319.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.58/762.30 = 319.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.58x = 762.30 × 319.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.58x = 243,600.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,600.59/552.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.84

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