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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.93, 761.85 and 342.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.93, 761.85 and 342.14 is: 472.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.93 : 761.85 = 342.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.93/761.85 = 342.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.93x = 761.85 × 342.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.93x = 260,655.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,655.55/551.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.27

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