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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.06, 760.43 and 315.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.06, 760.43 and 315.02 is: 434.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.06 : 760.43 = 315.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.06/760.43 = 315.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.06x = 760.43 × 315.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.06x = 239,550.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,550.98/551.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.71

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