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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.71, 762.79 and 304.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.71, 762.79 and 304.08 is: 419.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.71 : 762.79 = 304.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.71/762.79 = 304.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.71x = 762.79 × 304.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.71x = 231,943.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,943.85/552.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.65

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