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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.46, 761.03 and 315.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.46, 761.03 and 315.46 is: 435.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.46 : 761.03 = 315.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.46/761.03 = 315.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.46x = 761.03 × 315.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.46x = 240,074.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,074.52/551.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.34

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