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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.95, 761.65 and 303.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.95, 761.65 and 303.26 is: 418.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.95 : 761.65 = 303.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.95/761.65 = 303.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.95x = 761.65 × 303.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.95x = 230,979.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,979.40/551.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.48

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