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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.22, 760.62 and 315.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.22, 760.62 and 315.15 is: 434.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.22 : 760.62 = 315.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.22/760.62 = 315.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.22x = 760.62 × 315.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.22x = 239,705.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,705.95/551.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.86

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