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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.44, 761.03 and 315.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.44, 761.03 and 315.42 is: 435.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.44 : 761.03 = 315.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.44/761.03 = 315.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.44x = 761.03 × 315.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.44x = 240,044.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,044.08/551.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.30

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