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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.20, 762.02 and 303.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.20, 762.02 and 303.51 is: 418.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.20 : 762.02 = 303.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.20/762.02 = 303.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.20x = 762.02 × 303.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.20x = 231,279.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,279.17/552.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.84

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