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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.57, 762.57 and 303.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.57, 762.57 and 303.88 is: 419.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.57 : 762.57 = 303.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.57/762.57 = 303.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.57x = 762.57 × 303.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.57x = 231,729.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,729.77/552.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.37

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