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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.76, 761.68 and 352.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.76, 761.68 and 352.86 is: 487.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.76 : 761.68 = 352.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.76/761.68 = 352.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.76x = 761.68 × 352.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.76x = 268,762.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,762.00/551.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.10

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