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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.33, 760.85 and 302.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.33, 760.85 and 302.66 is: 417.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.33 : 760.85 = 302.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.33/760.85 = 302.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.33x = 760.85 × 302.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.33x = 230,278.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,278.86/551.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.68

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