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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.21, 760.69 and 302.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.21, 760.69 and 302.54 is: 417.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.21 : 760.69 = 302.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.21/760.69 = 302.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.21x = 760.69 × 302.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.21x = 230,134.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,134.59/551.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.51

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