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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.01, 760.32 and 403.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.01, 760.32 and 403.38 is: 556.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.01 : 760.32 = 403.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.01/760.32 = 403.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.01x = 760.32 × 403.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.01x = 306,697.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,697.88/551.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.61

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