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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.91, 761.27 and 341.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.91, 761.27 and 341.87 is: 471.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.91 : 761.27 = 341.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.91/761.27 = 341.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.91x = 761.27 × 341.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.91x = 260,249.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,249.86/551.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.54

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