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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.64, 762.62 and 319.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.64, 762.62 and 319.76 is: 441.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.64 : 762.62 = 319.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.64/762.62 = 319.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.64x = 762.62 × 319.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.64x = 243,855.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,855.37/552.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.26

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