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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.60, 762.60 and 303.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.60, 762.60 and 303.94 is: 419.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.60 : 762.60 = 303.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.60/762.60 = 303.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.60x = 762.60 × 303.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.60x = 231,784.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,784.64/552.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.44

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