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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.86, 762.96 and 304.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.86, 762.96 and 304.21 is: 419.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.86 : 762.96 = 304.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.86/762.96 = 304.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.86x = 762.96 × 304.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.86x = 232,096.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,096.25/552.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.81

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