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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.76, 761.27 and 315.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.76, 761.27 and 315.72 is: 435.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.76 : 761.27 = 315.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.76/761.27 = 315.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.76x = 761.27 × 315.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.76x = 240,346.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,346.59/551.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.60

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