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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.75, 761.41 and 299.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.75, 761.41 and 299.67 is: 413.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.75 : 761.41 = 299.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.75/761.41 = 299.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.75x = 761.41 × 299.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.75x = 228,167.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,167.57/551.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.54

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