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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.25, 760.79 and 355.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.25, 760.79 and 355.33 is: 490.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.25 : 760.79 = 355.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.25/760.79 = 355.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.25x = 760.79 × 355.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.25x = 270,325.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,325.93/551.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.39

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