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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.49, 760.97 and 302.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.49, 760.97 and 302.76 is: 417.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.49 : 760.97 = 302.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.49/760.97 = 302.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.49x = 760.97 × 302.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.49x = 230,389.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,389.76/551.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.76

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