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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.03, 760.73 and 385.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.03, 760.73 and 385.18 is: 531.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.03 : 760.73 = 385.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.03/760.73 = 385.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.03x = 760.73 × 385.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.03x = 293,014.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,014.15/551.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.76

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