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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.67, 761.30 and 302.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.67, 761.30 and 302.99 is: 418.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.67 : 761.30 = 302.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.67/761.30 = 302.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.67x = 761.30 × 302.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.67x = 230,666.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,666.48/551.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.13

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