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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.81, 762.86 and 304.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.81, 762.86 and 304.13 is: 419.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.81 : 762.86 = 304.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.81/762.86 = 304.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.81x = 762.86 × 304.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.81x = 232,011.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,011.28/552.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.69

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