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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.87, 761.74 and 315.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.87, 761.74 and 315.95 is: 436.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.87 : 761.74 = 315.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.87/761.74 = 315.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.87x = 761.74 × 315.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.87x = 240,670.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,670.01/551.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.10

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