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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.52, 760.86 and 341.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.52, 760.86 and 341.82 is: 471.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.52 : 760.86 = 341.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.52/760.86 = 341.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.52x = 760.86 × 341.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.52x = 260,077.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,077.17/551.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.56

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