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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.07, 760.32 and 354.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.07, 760.32 and 354.65 is: 489.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.07 : 760.32 = 354.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.07/760.32 = 354.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.07x = 760.32 × 354.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.07x = 269,643.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,643.69/551.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.31

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