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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.04, 760.43 and 354.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.04, 760.43 and 354.55 is: 489.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.04 : 760.43 = 354.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.04/760.43 = 354.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.04x = 760.43 × 354.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.04x = 269,610.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,610.46/551.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.28

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