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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.26, 760.89 and 434.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.26, 760.89 and 434.98 is: 600.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.26 : 760.89 = 434.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.26/760.89 = 434.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.26x = 760.89 × 434.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.26x = 330,971.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,971.93/551.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.39

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