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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.87, 762.96 and 304.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.87, 762.96 and 304.20 is: 419.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.87 : 762.96 = 304.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.87/762.96 = 304.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.87x = 762.96 × 304.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.87x = 232,089.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,089.38/552.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.79

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