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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.00, 761.76 and 303.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.00, 761.76 and 303.31 is: 418.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.00 : 761.76 = 303.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.00/761.76 = 303.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.00x = 761.76 × 303.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.00x = 231,049.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,049.43/552.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.57

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