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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.41, 760.96 and 341.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.41, 760.96 and 341.60 is: 471.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.41 : 760.96 = 341.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.41/760.96 = 341.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.41x = 760.96 × 341.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.41x = 259,944.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,944.84/551.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.42

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