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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.40, 760.94 and 302.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.40, 760.94 and 302.73 is: 417.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.40 : 760.94 = 302.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.40/760.94 = 302.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.40x = 760.94 × 302.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.40x = 230,359.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,359.37/551.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.77

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