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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.30, 762.16 and 300.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.30, 762.16 and 300.22 is: 414.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.30 : 762.16 = 300.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.30/762.16 = 300.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.30x = 762.16 × 300.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.30x = 228,814.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,814.15/552.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.30

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