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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.78, 761.46 and 303.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.78, 761.46 and 303.12 is: 418.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.78 : 761.46 = 303.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.78/761.46 = 303.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.78x = 761.46 × 303.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.78x = 230,813.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,813.76/551.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.31

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