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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.47, 762.40 and 303.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.47, 762.40 and 303.79 is: 419.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.47 : 762.40 = 303.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.47/762.40 = 303.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.47x = 762.40 × 303.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.47x = 231,607.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,607.90/552.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.22

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