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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.72, 762.54 and 319.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.72, 762.54 and 319.80 is: 441.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.72 : 762.54 = 319.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.72/762.54 = 319.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.72x = 762.54 × 319.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.72x = 243,860.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,860.29/552.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.20

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