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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.69, 762.71 and 304.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.69, 762.71 and 304.03 is: 419.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.69 : 762.71 = 304.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.69/762.71 = 304.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.69x = 762.71 × 304.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.69x = 231,886.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,886.72/552.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.56

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