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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.12, 761.94 and 303.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.12, 761.94 and 303.45 is: 418.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.12 : 761.94 = 303.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.12/761.94 = 303.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.12x = 761.94 × 303.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.12x = 231,210.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,210.69/552.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.77

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