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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.66, 761.28 and 312.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.66, 761.28 and 312.37 is: 431.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.66 : 761.28 = 312.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.66/761.28 = 312.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.66x = 761.28 × 312.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.66x = 237,795.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,795.67/551.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.05

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