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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.96, 761.72 and 303.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.96, 761.72 and 303.29 is: 418.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.96 : 761.72 = 303.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.96/761.72 = 303.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.96x = 761.72 × 303.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.96x = 231,021.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,021.96/551.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.55

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