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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.39, 761.11 and 341.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.39, 761.11 and 341.73 is: 471.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.39 : 761.11 = 341.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.39/761.11 = 341.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.39x = 761.11 × 341.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.39x = 260,094.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,094.12/551.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.71

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