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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.38, 761.24 and 355.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.38, 761.24 and 355.24 is: 490.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.38 : 761.24 = 355.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.38/761.24 = 355.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.38x = 761.24 × 355.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.38x = 270,417.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,417.32/551.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.44

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