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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.90, 761.45 and 355.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.90, 761.45 and 355.06 is: 489.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.90 : 761.45 = 355.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.90/761.45 = 355.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.90x = 761.45 × 355.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.90x = 270,360.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,360.44/551.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.87

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