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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.81, 761.49 and 303.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.81, 761.49 and 303.13 is: 418.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.81 : 761.49 = 303.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.81/761.49 = 303.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.81x = 761.49 × 303.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.81x = 230,828.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,828.95/551.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.31

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