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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.00, 761.77 and 303.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.00, 761.77 and 303.33 is: 418.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.00 : 761.77 = 303.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.00/761.77 = 303.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.00x = 761.77 × 303.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.00x = 231,070.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,070.93/552.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.60

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