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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.18, 760.62 and 302.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.18, 760.62 and 302.50 is: 417.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.18 : 760.62 = 302.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.18/760.62 = 302.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.18x = 760.62 × 302.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.18x = 230,084.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,084.51/551.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.44

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