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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.07, 759.98 and 411.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.07, 759.98 and 411.53 is: 567.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.07 : 759.98 = 411.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.07/759.98 = 411.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.07x = 759.98 × 411.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.07x = 312,751.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,751.80/551.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.54

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