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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.52, 761.20 and 315.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.52, 761.20 and 315.52 is: 435.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.52 : 761.20 = 315.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.52/761.20 = 315.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.52x = 761.20 × 315.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.52x = 240,173.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,173.82/551.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.48

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