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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.50, 761.09 and 315.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.50, 761.09 and 315.49 is: 435.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.50 : 761.09 = 315.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.50/761.09 = 315.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.50x = 761.09 × 315.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.50x = 240,116.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,116.28/551.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.39

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