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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.98, 760.44 and 355.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.98, 760.44 and 355.15 is: 489.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.98 : 760.44 = 355.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.98/760.44 = 355.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.98x = 760.44 × 355.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.98x = 270,070.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,070.27/551.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.28

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