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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.23, 760.66 and 302.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.23, 760.66 and 302.50 is: 417.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.23 : 760.66 = 302.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.23/760.66 = 302.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.23x = 760.66 × 302.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.23x = 230,099.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,099.65/551.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.43

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