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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.90, 761.60 and 315.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.90, 761.60 and 315.79 is: 435.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.90 : 761.60 = 315.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.90/761.60 = 315.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.90x = 761.60 × 315.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.90x = 240,504.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,504.55/551.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.77

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