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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.42, 760.96 and 302.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.42, 760.96 and 302.75 is: 417.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.42 : 760.96 = 302.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.42/760.96 = 302.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.42x = 760.96 × 302.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.42x = 230,380.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,380.64/551.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.80

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