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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.58, 762.55 and 300.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.58, 762.55 and 300.50 is: 414.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.58 : 762.55 = 300.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.58/762.55 = 300.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.58x = 762.55 × 300.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.58x = 229,146.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,146.28/552.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.68

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