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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.06, 760.94 and 385.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.06, 760.94 and 385.60 is: 532.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.06 : 760.94 = 385.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.06/760.94 = 385.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.06x = 760.94 × 385.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.06x = 293,418.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,418.46/551.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.46

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