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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.37, 762.27 and 300.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.37, 762.27 and 300.30 is: 414.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.37 : 762.27 = 300.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.37/762.27 = 300.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.37x = 762.27 × 300.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.37x = 228,907.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,907.02/552.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.41

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