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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.77, 762.79 and 304.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.77, 762.79 and 304.09 is: 419.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.77 : 762.79 = 304.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.77/762.79 = 304.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.77x = 762.79 × 304.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.77x = 231,956.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,956.81/552.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.63

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