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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.09, 761.91 and 303.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.09, 761.91 and 303.44 is: 418.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.09 : 761.91 = 303.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.09/761.91 = 303.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.09x = 761.91 × 303.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.09x = 231,190.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,190.16/552.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.75

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