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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.09, 760.41 and 314.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.09, 760.41 and 314.96 is: 434.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.09 : 760.41 = 314.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.09/760.41 = 314.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.09x = 760.41 × 314.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.09x = 239,494.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,494.93/551.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.58

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