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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.03, 759.65 and 373.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.03, 759.65 and 373.68 is: 515.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.03 : 759.65 = 373.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.03/759.65 = 373.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.03x = 759.65 × 373.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.03x = 283,864.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,864.14/551.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.16

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