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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.12, 760.55 and 302.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.12, 760.55 and 302.46 is: 417.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.12 : 760.55 = 302.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.12/760.55 = 302.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.12x = 760.55 × 302.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.12x = 230,034.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,034.44/551.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.40

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