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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.05, 761.80 and 303.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.05, 761.80 and 303.37 is: 418.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.05 : 761.80 = 303.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.05/761.80 = 303.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.05x = 761.80 × 303.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.05x = 231,107.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,107.27/552.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.63

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