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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.77, 761.36 and 355.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.77, 761.36 and 355.55 is: 490.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.77 : 761.36 = 355.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.77/761.36 = 355.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.77x = 761.36 × 355.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.77x = 270,695.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,695.96/551.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.60

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