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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.83, 761.33 and 315.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.83, 761.33 and 315.61 is: 435.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.83 : 761.33 = 315.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.83/761.33 = 315.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.83x = 761.33 × 315.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.83x = 240,283.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,283.36/551.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.43

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