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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.46, 761.04 and 315.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.46, 761.04 and 315.33 is: 435.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.46 : 761.04 = 315.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.46/761.04 = 315.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.46x = 761.04 × 315.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.46x = 239,978.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,978.74/551.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.17

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