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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.89, 761.84 and 355.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.89, 761.84 and 355.47 is: 490.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.89 : 761.84 = 355.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.89/761.84 = 355.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.89x = 761.84 × 355.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.89x = 270,811.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,811.26/551.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.70

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