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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.66, 762.77 and 328.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.66, 762.77 and 328.64 is: 453.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.66 : 762.77 = 328.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.66/762.77 = 328.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.66x = 762.77 × 328.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.66x = 250,673.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,673.74/552.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.58

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