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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.35, 760.89 and 302.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.35, 760.89 and 302.68 is: 417.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.35 : 760.89 = 302.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.35/760.89 = 302.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.35x = 760.89 × 302.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.35x = 230,306.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,306.19/551.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.71

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