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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.91, 761.65 and 303.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.91, 761.65 and 303.24 is: 418.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.91 : 761.65 = 303.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.91/761.65 = 303.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.91x = 761.65 × 303.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.91x = 230,965.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,965.27/551.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.49

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