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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.92, 763.08 and 320

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.92, 763.08 and 320 is: 441.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.92 : 763.08 = 320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.92/763.08 = 320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.92x = 763.08 × 320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.92x = 244,185.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,185.60/552.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.63

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