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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.65, 762.67 and 303.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.65, 762.67 and 303.97 is: 419.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.65 : 762.67 = 303.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.65/762.67 = 303.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.65x = 762.67 × 303.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.65x = 231,828.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,828.60/552.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.48

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