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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.83, 762.93 and 304.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.83, 762.93 and 304.18 is: 419.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.83 : 762.93 = 304.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.83/762.93 = 304.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.83x = 762.93 × 304.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.83x = 232,068.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,068.05/552.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.78

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