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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.68, 761.20 and 342.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.68, 761.20 and 342.02 is: 471.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.68 : 761.20 = 342.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.68/761.20 = 342.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.68x = 761.20 × 342.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.68x = 260,346.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,346.67/551.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.92

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