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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.05, 760.46 and 341.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.05, 760.46 and 341.21 is: 470.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.05 : 760.46 = 341.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.05/760.46 = 341.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.05x = 760.46 × 341.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.05x = 259,476.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,476.75/551.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.88

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