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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.77, 761.44 and 303.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.77, 761.44 and 303.09 is: 418.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.77 : 761.44 = 303.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.77/761.44 = 303.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.77x = 761.44 × 303.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.77x = 230,781.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,781.81/551.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.26

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