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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.19, 761.15 and 355.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.19, 761.15 and 355.04 is: 490.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.19 : 761.15 = 355.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.19/761.15 = 355.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.19x = 761.15 × 355.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.19x = 270,241.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,241.49/551.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.29

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