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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.93, 761.67 and 315.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.93, 761.67 and 315.88 is: 435.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.93 : 761.67 = 315.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.93/761.67 = 315.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.93x = 761.67 × 315.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.93x = 240,598.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,598.11/551.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.92

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