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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.86, 761.82 and 355.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.86, 761.82 and 355.70 is: 491.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.86 : 761.82 = 355.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.86/761.82 = 355.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.86x = 761.82 × 355.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.86x = 270,979.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,979.37/551.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.03

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