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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.89, 761.59 and 303.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.89, 761.59 and 303.21 is: 418.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.89 : 761.59 = 303.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.89/761.59 = 303.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.89x = 761.59 × 303.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.89x = 230,922.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,922.08/551.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.42

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