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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.75, 761.77 and 342.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.75, 761.77 and 342.14 is: 472.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.75 : 761.77 = 342.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.75/761.77 = 342.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.75x = 761.77 × 342.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.75x = 260,633.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,633.13/551.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.38

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