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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.04, 761.76 and 528.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.04, 761.76 and 528.24 is: 730.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.04 : 761.76 = 528.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.04/761.76 = 528.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.04x = 761.76 × 528.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.04x = 402,392.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,392.10/551.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.24

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