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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.89, 761.47 and 355.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.89, 761.47 and 355.66 is: 490.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.89 : 761.47 = 355.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.89/761.47 = 355.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.89x = 761.47 × 355.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.89x = 270,824.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,824.42/551.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.72

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