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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.77, 761.22 and 341.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.77, 761.22 and 341.87 is: 471.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.77 : 761.22 = 341.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.77/761.22 = 341.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.77x = 761.22 × 341.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.77x = 260,238.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,238.28/551.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.65

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