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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.10, 760.39 and 354.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.10, 760.39 and 354.38 is: 488.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.10 : 760.39 = 354.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.10/760.39 = 354.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.10x = 760.39 × 354.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.10x = 269,462.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,462.32/551.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.95

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