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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.46, 761.08 and 312.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.46, 761.08 and 312.22 is: 430.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.46 : 761.08 = 312.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.46/761.08 = 312.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.46x = 761.08 × 312.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.46x = 237,623.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,623.26/551.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.90

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