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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.80, 761.49 and 341.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.80, 761.49 and 341.96 is: 471.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.80 : 761.49 = 341.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.80/761.49 = 341.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.80x = 761.49 × 341.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.80x = 260,401.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,401.02/551.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.91

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