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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.85, 761.57 and 303.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.85, 761.57 and 303.20 is: 418.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.85 : 761.57 = 303.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.85/761.57 = 303.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.85x = 761.57 × 303.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.85x = 230,902.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,902.70/551.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.42

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