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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.56, 760.90 and 344.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.56, 760.90 and 344.52 is: 475.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.56 : 760.90 = 344.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.56/760.90 = 344.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.56x = 760.90 × 344.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.56x = 262,145.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,145.27/551.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.28

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