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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.80, 762.90 and 319.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.80, 762.90 and 319.92 is: 441.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.80 : 762.90 = 319.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.80/762.90 = 319.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.80x = 762.90 × 319.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.80x = 244,067.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,067.20/552.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.51

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