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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.10, 760.59 and 401.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.10, 760.59 and 401.76 is: 554.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.10 : 760.59 = 401.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.10/760.59 = 401.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.10x = 760.59 × 401.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.10x = 305,574.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,574.64/551.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.48

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