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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.10, 759.33 and 376.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.10, 759.33 and 376.14 is: 518.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.10 : 759.33 = 376.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.10/759.33 = 376.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.10x = 759.33 × 376.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.10x = 285,614.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,614.39/551.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.26

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