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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.26, 760.64 and 315.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.26, 760.64 and 315.10 is: 434.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.26 : 760.64 = 315.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.26/760.64 = 315.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.26x = 760.64 × 315.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.26x = 239,677.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,677.66/551.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.78

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