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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.39, 760.94 and 315.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.39, 760.94 and 315.38 is: 435.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.39 : 760.94 = 315.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.39/760.94 = 315.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.39x = 760.94 × 315.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.39x = 239,982.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,982.24/551.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.23

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