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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551, 760.37 and 314.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551, 760.37 and 314.96 is: 434.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551 : 760.37 = 314.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551/760.37 = 314.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551x = 760.37 × 314.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551x = 239,486.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,486.14/551
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.64

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