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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.66, 761.34 and 355.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.66, 761.34 and 355.64 is: 490.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.66 : 761.34 = 355.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.66/761.34 = 355.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.66x = 761.34 × 355.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.66x = 270,762.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,762.96/551.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.81

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