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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.36, 760.88 and 302.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.36, 760.88 and 302.69 is: 417.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.36 : 760.88 = 302.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.36/760.88 = 302.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.36x = 760.88 × 302.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.36x = 230,313.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,313.43/551.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.72

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