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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.98, 763.13 and 304.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.98, 763.13 and 304.32 is: 419.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.98 : 763.13 = 304.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.98/763.13 = 304.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.98x = 763.13 × 304.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.98x = 232,231.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,231.34/552.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.96

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