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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.49, 761.04 and 302.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.49, 761.04 and 302.79 is: 417.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.49 : 761.04 = 302.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.49/761.04 = 302.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.49x = 761.04 × 302.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.49x = 230,435.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,435.30/551.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.84

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