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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.34, 762.26 and 303.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.34, 762.26 and 303.67 is: 419.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.34 : 762.26 = 303.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.34/762.26 = 303.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.34x = 762.26 × 303.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.34x = 231,475.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,475.49/552.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.08

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