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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.03, 760.11 and 341.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.03, 760.11 and 341.17 is: 470.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.03 : 760.11 = 341.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.03/760.11 = 341.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.03x = 760.11 × 341.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.03x = 259,326.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,326.73/551.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.62

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