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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.80, 762.60 and 328.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.80, 762.60 and 328.76 is: 453.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.80 : 762.60 = 328.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.80/762.60 = 328.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.80x = 762.60 × 328.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.80x = 250,712.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,712.38/552.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.53

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