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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.84, 761.37 and 355.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.84, 761.37 and 355.61 is: 490.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.84 : 761.37 = 355.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.84/761.37 = 355.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.84x = 761.37 × 355.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.84x = 270,746.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,746.98/551.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.63

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