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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.61, 761.23 and 315.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.61, 761.23 and 315.59 is: 435.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.61 : 761.23 = 315.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.61/761.23 = 315.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.61x = 761.23 × 315.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.61x = 240,236.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,236.58/551.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.52

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