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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.49, 761.09 and 341.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.49, 761.09 and 341.51 is: 471.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.49 : 761.09 = 341.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.49/761.09 = 341.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.49x = 761.09 × 341.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.49x = 259,914.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,914.33/551.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.29

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