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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.36, 762.31 and 303.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.36, 762.31 and 303.73 is: 419.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.36 : 762.31 = 303.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.36/762.31 = 303.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.36x = 762.31 × 303.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.36x = 231,534.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,534.90/552.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.17

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