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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.81, 761.50 and 355.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.81, 761.50 and 355.39 is: 490.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.81 : 761.50 = 355.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.81/761.50 = 355.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.81x = 761.50 × 355.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.81x = 270,628.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,628.03/551.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.43

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