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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.33, 762.23 and 303.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.33, 762.23 and 303.67 is: 419.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.33 : 762.23 = 303.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.33/762.23 = 303.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.33x = 762.23 × 303.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.33x = 231,462.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,462.10/552.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.07

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