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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.38, 760.92 and 315.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.38, 760.92 and 315.35 is: 435.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.38 : 760.92 = 315.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.38/760.92 = 315.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.38x = 760.92 × 315.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.38x = 239,959.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,959.33/551.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.19

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