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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.57, 761.19 and 302.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.57, 761.19 and 302.88 is: 417.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.57 : 761.19 = 302.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.57/761.19 = 302.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.57x = 761.19 × 302.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.57x = 230,549.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,549.23/551.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.99

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