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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.96, 761.71 and 303.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.96, 761.71 and 303.28 is: 418.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.96 : 761.71 = 303.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.96/761.71 = 303.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.96x = 761.71 × 303.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.96x = 231,007.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,007.60/551.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.52

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