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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.69, 761.84 and 355.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.69, 761.84 and 355.54 is: 490.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.69 : 761.84 = 355.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.69/761.84 = 355.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.69x = 761.84 × 355.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.69x = 270,864.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,864.59/551.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.97

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