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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.33, 760.85 and 302.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.33, 760.85 and 302.65 is: 417.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.33 : 760.85 = 302.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.33/760.85 = 302.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.33x = 760.85 × 302.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.33x = 230,271.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,271.70/551.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.67

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