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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.90, 761.31 and 341.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.90, 761.31 and 341.91 is: 471.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.90 : 761.31 = 341.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.90/761.31 = 341.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.90x = 761.31 × 341.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.90x = 260,299.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,299.50/551.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.65

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