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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.61, 761.29 and 341.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.61, 761.29 and 341.93 is: 471.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.61 : 761.29 = 341.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.61/761.29 = 341.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.61x = 761.29 × 341.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.61x = 260,303.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,303.23/551.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.90

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