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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.01, 760.17 and 361.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.01, 760.17 and 361.91 is: 499.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.01 : 760.17 = 361.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.01/760.17 = 361.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.01x = 760.17 × 361.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.01x = 275,109.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,109.32/551.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.28

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