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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.71, 761.38 and 303.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.71, 761.38 and 303.05 is: 418.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.71 : 761.38 = 303.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.71/761.38 = 303.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.71x = 761.38 × 303.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.71x = 230,736.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,736.40/551.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.22

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