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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.46, 761 and 302.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.46, 761 and 302.77 is: 417.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.46 : 761 = 302.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.46/761 = 302.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.46x = 761 × 302.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.46x = 230,407.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,407.97/551.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.81

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