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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.41, 761.20 and 355.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.41, 761.20 and 355.03 is: 490.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.41 : 761.20 = 355.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.41/761.20 = 355.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.41x = 761.20 × 355.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.41x = 270,246.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,246.05/551.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.10

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