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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.88, 761.56 and 303.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.88, 761.56 and 303.20 is: 418.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.88 : 761.56 = 303.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.88/761.56 = 303.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.88x = 761.56 × 303.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.88x = 230,904.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,904.99/551.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.40

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