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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.08, 760.26 and 343.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.08, 760.26 and 343.72 is: 474.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.08 : 760.26 = 343.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.08/760.26 = 343.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.08x = 760.26 × 343.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.08x = 261,316.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,316.57/551.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.19

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