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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.26, 760.74 and 302.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.26, 760.74 and 302.59 is: 417.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.26 : 760.74 = 302.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.26/760.74 = 302.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.26x = 760.74 × 302.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.26x = 230,192.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,192.32/551.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.57

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