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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.96, 763.08 and 300.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.96, 763.08 and 300.88 is: 415.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.96 : 763.08 = 300.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.96/763.08 = 300.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.96x = 763.08 × 300.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.96x = 229,595.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,595.34/552.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.21

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