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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551, 760 and 354.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551, 760 and 354.44 is: 488.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551 : 760 = 354.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551/760 = 354.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551x = 760 × 354.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551x = 269,374.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,374.40/551
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.88

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