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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.51, 761.16 and 352.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.51, 761.16 and 352.42 is: 486.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.51 : 761.16 = 352.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.51/761.16 = 352.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.51x = 761.16 × 352.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.51x = 268,248.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,248.01/551.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.39

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