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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.24, 760.49 and 315.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.24, 760.49 and 315.15 is: 434.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.24 : 760.49 = 315.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.24/760.49 = 315.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.24x = 760.49 × 315.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.24x = 239,668.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,668.03/551.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.78

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