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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.06, 760.45 and 302.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.06, 760.45 and 302.37 is: 417.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.06 : 760.45 = 302.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.06/760.45 = 302.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.06x = 760.45 × 302.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.06x = 229,937.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,937.27/551.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.26

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