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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.37, 760.86 and 315.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.37, 760.86 and 315.36 is: 435.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.37 : 760.86 = 315.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.37/760.86 = 315.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.37x = 760.86 × 315.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.37x = 239,944.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,944.81/551.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.18

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