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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.77, 761.48 and 315.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.77, 761.48 and 315.77 is: 435.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.77 : 761.48 = 315.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.77/761.48 = 315.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.77x = 761.48 × 315.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.77x = 240,453.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,453.87/551.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.78

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