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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.75, 761.48 and 355.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.75, 761.48 and 355.83 is: 491.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.75 : 761.48 = 355.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.75/761.48 = 355.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.75x = 761.48 × 355.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.75x = 270,957.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,957.43/551.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.09

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