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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.14, 760.53 and 302.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.14, 760.53 and 302.46 is: 417.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.14 : 760.53 = 302.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.14/760.53 = 302.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.14x = 760.53 × 302.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.14x = 230,029.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,029.90/551.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.37

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