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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.10, 760.23 and 354.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.10, 760.23 and 354.81 is: 489.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.10 : 760.23 = 354.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.10/760.23 = 354.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.10x = 760.23 × 354.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.10x = 269,737.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,737.21/551.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.45

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