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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.97, 761.64 and 303.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.97, 761.64 and 303.30 is: 418.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.97 : 761.64 = 303.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.97/761.64 = 303.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.97x = 761.64 × 303.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.97x = 231,004.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,004.27/551.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.51

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