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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.75, 761.39 and 315.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.75, 761.39 and 315.71 is: 435.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.75 : 761.39 = 315.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.75/761.39 = 315.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.75x = 761.39 × 315.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.75x = 240,374.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,374.24/551.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.66

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