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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.73, 761.37 and 303.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.73, 761.37 and 303.04 is: 418.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.73 : 761.37 = 303.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.73/761.37 = 303.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.73x = 761.37 × 303.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.73x = 230,725.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,725.56/551.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.19

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