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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.04, 761.28 and 403.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.04, 761.28 and 403.40 is: 557.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.04 : 761.28 = 403.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.04/761.28 = 403.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.04x = 761.28 × 403.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.04x = 307,100.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,100.35/551.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.31

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