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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.70, 761.04 and 341.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.70, 761.04 and 341.73 is: 471.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.70 : 761.04 = 341.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.70/761.04 = 341.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.70x = 761.04 × 341.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.70x = 260,070.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,070.20/551.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.40

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