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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.01, 761.77 and 303.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.01, 761.77 and 303.32 is: 418.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.01 : 761.77 = 303.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.01/761.77 = 303.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.01x = 761.77 × 303.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.01x = 231,057.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,057.41/552.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.58

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