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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.92, 763.03 and 304.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.92, 763.03 and 304.27 is: 419.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.92 : 763.03 = 304.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.92/763.03 = 304.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.92x = 763.03 × 304.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.92x = 232,164.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,164.08/552.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.89

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