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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.18, 760.55 and 351.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.18, 760.55 and 351.95 is: 485.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.18 : 760.55 = 351.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.18/760.55 = 351.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.18x = 760.55 × 351.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.18x = 267,670.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,670.01/551.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.64

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