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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.91, 761.55 and 355.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.91, 761.55 and 355.69 is: 490.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.91 : 761.55 = 355.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.91/761.55 = 355.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.91x = 761.55 × 355.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.91x = 270,873.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,873.82/551.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.79

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