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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.20, 762.01 and 303.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.20, 762.01 and 303.52 is: 418.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.20 : 762.01 = 303.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.20/762.01 = 303.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.20x = 762.01 × 303.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.20x = 231,288.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,288.10/552.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.85

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