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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.05, 760.42 and 302.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.05, 760.42 and 302.37 is: 417.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.05 : 760.42 = 302.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.05/760.42 = 302.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.05x = 760.42 × 302.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.05x = 229,928.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,928.20/551.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.25

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