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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.74, 762.74 and 304

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.74, 762.74 and 304 is: 419.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.74 : 762.74 = 304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.74/762.74 = 304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.74x = 762.74 × 304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.74x = 231,872.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,872.96/552.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.50

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