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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.80, 761.50 and 303.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.80, 761.50 and 303.12 is: 418.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.80 : 761.50 = 303.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.80/761.50 = 303.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.80x = 761.50 × 303.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.80x = 230,825.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,825.88/551.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.31

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