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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.72, 762.74 and 300.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.72, 762.74 and 300.64 is: 414.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.72 : 762.74 = 300.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.72/762.74 = 300.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.72x = 762.74 × 300.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.72x = 229,310.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,310.15/552.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.88

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