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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.78, 761.49 and 355.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.78, 761.49 and 355.35 is: 490.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.78 : 761.49 = 355.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.78/761.49 = 355.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.78x = 761.49 × 355.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.78x = 270,595.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,595.47/551.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.40

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