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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.62, 762.62 and 303.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.62, 762.62 and 303.95 is: 419.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.62 : 762.62 = 303.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.62/762.62 = 303.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.62x = 762.62 × 303.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.62x = 231,795.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,795.30/552.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.45

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