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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.10, 760.54 and 302.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.10, 760.54 and 302.44 is: 417.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.10 : 760.54 = 302.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.10/760.54 = 302.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.10x = 760.54 × 302.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.10x = 230,015.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,015.06/551.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.37

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