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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.79, 761.47 and 303.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.79, 761.47 and 303.12 is: 418.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.79 : 761.47 = 303.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.79/761.47 = 303.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.79x = 761.47 × 303.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.79x = 230,817.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,817.17/551.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.31

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