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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.40, 760.62 and 351.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.40, 760.62 and 351.86 is: 485.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.40 : 760.62 = 351.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.40/760.62 = 351.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.40x = 760.62 × 351.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.40x = 267,631.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,631.75/551.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.37

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