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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.40, 760.92 and 302.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.40, 760.92 and 302.72 is: 417.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.40 : 760.92 = 302.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.40/760.92 = 302.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.40x = 760.92 × 302.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.40x = 230,345.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,345.70/551.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.75

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