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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.94, 763.07 and 304.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.94, 763.07 and 304.28 is: 419.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.94 : 763.07 = 304.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.94/763.07 = 304.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.94x = 763.07 × 304.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.94x = 232,186.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,186.94/552.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.91

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