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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.82, 761.49 and 303.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.82, 761.49 and 303.16 is: 418.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.82 : 761.49 = 303.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.82/761.49 = 303.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.82x = 761.49 × 303.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.82x = 230,853.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,853.31/551.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.35

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