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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.20, 760.48 and 344.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.20, 760.48 and 344.16 is: 474.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.20 : 760.48 = 344.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.20/760.48 = 344.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.20x = 760.48 × 344.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.20x = 261,726.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,726.80/551.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.83

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