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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.91, 761.68 and 303.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.91, 761.68 and 303.23 is: 418.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.91 : 761.68 = 303.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.91/761.68 = 303.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.91x = 761.68 × 303.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.91x = 230,964.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,964.23/551.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.48

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