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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.80, 762.88 and 304.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.80, 762.88 and 304.14 is: 419.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.80 : 762.88 = 304.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.80/762.88 = 304.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.80x = 762.88 × 304.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.80x = 232,018.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,018.51/552.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.72

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