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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.58, 762.54 and 303.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.58, 762.54 and 303.93 is: 419.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.58 : 762.54 = 303.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.58/762.54 = 303.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.58x = 762.54 × 303.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.58x = 231,756.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,756.35/552.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.41

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