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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.96, 761.72 and 303.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.96, 761.72 and 303.27 is: 418.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.96 : 761.72 = 303.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.96/761.72 = 303.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.96x = 761.72 × 303.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.96x = 231,006.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,006.82/551.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.52

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