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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.76, 762.80 and 304.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.76, 762.80 and 304.07 is: 419.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.76 : 762.80 = 304.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.76/762.80 = 304.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.76x = 762.80 × 304.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.76x = 231,947.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,947.20/552.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.62

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