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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.04, 760.72 and 377.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.04, 760.72 and 377.30 is: 520.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.04 : 760.72 = 377.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.04/760.72 = 377.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.04x = 760.72 × 377.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.04x = 287,019.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,019.66/551.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.87

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