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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.73, 762.59 and 319.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.73, 762.59 and 319.69 is: 441.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.73 : 762.59 = 319.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.73/762.59 = 319.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.73x = 762.59 × 319.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.73x = 243,790.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,790.80/552.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.07

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