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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.17, 760.85 and 341.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.17, 760.85 and 341.34 is: 471.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.17 : 760.85 = 341.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.17/760.85 = 341.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.17x = 760.85 × 341.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.17x = 259,708.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,708.54/551.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.19

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