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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.90, 761.60 and 303.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.90, 761.60 and 303.22 is: 418.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.90 : 761.60 = 303.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.90/761.60 = 303.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.90x = 761.60 × 303.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.90x = 230,932.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,932.35/551.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.43

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