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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.08, 760.17 and 341.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.08, 760.17 and 341.29 is: 470.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.08 : 760.17 = 341.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.08/760.17 = 341.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.08x = 760.17 × 341.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.08x = 259,438.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,438.42/551.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.78

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