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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.01, 760.52 and 354.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.01, 760.52 and 354.18 is: 488.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.01 : 760.52 = 354.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.01/760.52 = 354.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.01x = 760.52 × 354.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.01x = 269,356.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,356.79/551.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.85

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