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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.96, 762.96 and 320.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.96, 762.96 and 320.08 is: 441.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.96 : 762.96 = 320.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.96/762.96 = 320.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.96x = 762.96 × 320.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.96x = 244,208.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,208.24/552.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.64

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