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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.65, 761.29 and 302.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.65, 761.29 and 302.97 is: 418.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.65 : 761.29 = 302.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.65/761.29 = 302.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.65x = 761.29 × 302.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.65x = 230,648.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,648.03/551.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.11

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