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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.20, 760.66 and 302.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.20, 760.66 and 302.51 is: 417.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.20 : 760.66 = 302.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.20/760.66 = 302.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.20x = 760.66 × 302.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.20x = 230,109.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,109.16/551.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.47

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