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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.14, 760.82 and 354.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.14, 760.82 and 354.76 is: 489.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.14 : 760.82 = 354.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.14/760.82 = 354.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.14x = 760.82 × 354.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.14x = 269,904.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,904.83/551.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.72

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