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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.97, 761.72 and 315.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.97, 761.72 and 315.96 is: 436.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.97 : 761.72 = 315.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.97/761.72 = 315.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.97x = 761.72 × 315.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.97x = 240,671.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,671.47/551.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.02

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