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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.52, 761.04 and 344.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.52, 761.04 and 344.64 is: 475.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.52 : 761.04 = 344.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.52/761.04 = 344.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.52x = 761.04 × 344.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.52x = 262,284.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,284.83/551.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.57

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