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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.22, 760.70 and 302.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.22, 760.70 and 302.56 is: 417.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.22 : 760.70 = 302.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.22/760.70 = 302.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.22x = 760.70 × 302.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.22x = 230,153.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,153.59/551.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.53

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