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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.38, 761.16 and 355

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.38, 761.16 and 355 is: 490.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.38 : 761.16 = 355 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.38/761.16 = 355/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.38x = 761.16 × 355
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.38x = 270,211.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,211.80/551.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.06

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