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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.70, 761.31 and 302.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.70, 761.31 and 302.99 is: 418.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.70 : 761.31 = 302.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.70/761.31 = 302.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.70x = 761.31 × 302.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.70x = 230,665.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,665.51/551.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.10

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