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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.03, 761.82 and 303.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.03, 761.82 and 303.36 is: 418.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.03 : 761.82 = 303.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.03/761.82 = 303.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.03x = 761.82 × 303.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.03x = 231,100.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,100.39/552.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.64

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