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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.94, 761.46 and 355.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.94, 761.46 and 355.56 is: 490.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.94 : 761.46 = 355.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.94/761.46 = 355.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.94x = 761.46 × 355.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.94x = 270,744.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,744.72/551.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.53

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