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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.37, 760.69 and 315.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.37, 760.69 and 315.14 is: 434.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.37 : 760.69 = 315.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.37/760.69 = 315.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.37x = 760.69 × 315.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.37x = 239,723.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,723.85/551.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.78

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