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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.48, 761.13 and 315.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.48, 761.13 and 315.44 is: 435.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.48 : 761.13 = 315.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.48/761.13 = 315.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.48x = 761.13 × 315.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.48x = 240,090.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,090.85/551.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.36

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