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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.11, 761.13 and 428.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.11, 761.13 and 428.24 is: 591.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.11 : 761.13 = 428.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.11/761.13 = 428.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.11x = 761.13 × 428.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.11x = 325,948.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,948.21/551.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.44

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