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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.32, 760.85 and 315.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.32, 760.85 and 315.29 is: 435.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.32 : 760.85 = 315.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.32/760.85 = 315.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.32x = 760.85 × 315.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.32x = 239,888.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,888.40/551.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.12

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