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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.14, 760.58 and 315.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.14, 760.58 and 315.10 is: 434.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.14 : 760.58 = 315.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.14/760.58 = 315.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.14x = 760.58 × 315.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.14x = 239,658.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,658.76/551.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.84

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