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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.88, 761.68 and 355.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.88, 761.68 and 355.60 is: 490.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.88 : 761.68 = 355.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.88/761.68 = 355.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.88x = 761.68 × 355.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.88x = 270,853.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,853.41/551.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.78

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