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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.94, 763.16 and 320.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.94, 763.16 and 320.20 is: 441.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.94 : 763.16 = 320.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.94/763.16 = 320.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.94x = 763.16 × 320.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.94x = 244,360.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,360.32/552.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.93

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