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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.36, 761.13 and 355.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.36, 761.13 and 355.20 is: 490.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.36 : 761.13 = 355.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.36/761.13 = 355.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.36x = 761.13 × 355.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.36x = 270,353.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,353.38/551.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.34

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