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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.08, 761.37 and 386.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.08, 761.37 and 386.02 is: 533.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.08 : 761.37 = 386.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.08/761.37 = 386.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.08x = 761.37 × 386.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.08x = 293,904.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,904.05/551.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.32

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