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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.88, 761.18 and 355.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.88, 761.18 and 355.24 is: 489.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.88 : 761.18 = 355.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.88/761.18 = 355.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.88x = 761.18 × 355.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.88x = 270,401.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,401.58/551.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.96

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