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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.46, 760.79 and 341.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.46, 760.79 and 341.57 is: 471.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.46 : 760.79 = 341.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.46/760.79 = 341.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.46x = 760.79 × 341.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.46x = 259,861.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,861.52/551.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.23

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