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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.05, 760.50 and 354.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.05, 760.50 and 354.61 is: 489.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.05 : 760.50 = 354.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.05/760.50 = 354.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.05x = 760.50 × 354.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.05x = 269,680.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,680.91/551.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.39

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