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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.93, 761.75 and 315.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.93, 761.75 and 315.89 is: 435.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.93 : 761.75 = 315.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.93/761.75 = 315.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.93x = 761.75 × 315.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.93x = 240,623.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,623.82/551.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.97

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