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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.57, 762.56 and 300.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.57, 762.56 and 300.50 is: 414.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.57 : 762.56 = 300.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.57/762.56 = 300.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.57x = 762.56 × 300.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.57x = 229,143.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,143.96/552.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.69

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