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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.86, 761.56 and 303.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.86, 761.56 and 303.18 is: 418.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.86 : 761.56 = 303.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.86/761.56 = 303.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.86x = 761.56 × 303.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.86x = 230,887.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,887.85/551.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.38

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