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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.02, 760.64 and 371.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.02, 760.64 and 371.60 is: 512.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.02 : 760.64 = 371.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.02/760.64 = 371.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.02x = 760.64 × 371.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.02x = 282,653.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,653.82/551.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.96

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