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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.98, 763.12 and 304.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.98, 763.12 and 304.31 is: 419.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.98 : 763.12 = 304.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.98/763.12 = 304.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.98x = 763.12 × 304.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.98x = 232,223.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,223.04/552.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.95

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