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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.48, 761.02 and 302.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.48, 761.02 and 302.81 is: 417.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.48 : 761.02 = 302.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.48/761.02 = 302.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.48x = 761.02 × 302.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.48x = 230,439.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,439.90/551.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.86

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