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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.28, 762.16 and 303.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.28, 762.16 and 303.61 is: 418.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.28 : 762.16 = 303.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.28/762.16 = 303.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.28x = 762.16 × 303.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.28x = 231,399.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,399.40/552.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.99

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