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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.63, 761.58 and 355.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.63, 761.58 and 355.48 is: 490.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.63 : 761.58 = 355.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.63/761.58 = 355.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.63x = 761.58 × 355.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.63x = 270,727.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,727.41/551.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.78

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