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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.94, 761.64 and 315.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.94, 761.64 and 315.90 is: 435.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.94 : 761.64 = 315.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.94/761.64 = 315.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.94x = 761.64 × 315.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.94x = 240,602.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,602.08/551.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.92

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