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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.34, 760.91 and 315.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.34, 760.91 and 315.32 is: 435.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.34 : 760.91 = 315.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.34/760.91 = 315.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.34x = 760.91 × 315.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.34x = 239,928.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,928.67/551.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.17

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