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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.84, 762.76 and 319.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.84, 762.76 and 319.92 is: 441.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.84 : 762.76 = 319.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.84/762.76 = 319.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.84x = 762.76 × 319.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.84x = 244,022.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,022.18/552.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.40

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