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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.12, 760.08 and 376.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.12, 760.08 and 376.16 is: 518.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.12 : 760.08 = 376.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.12/760.08 = 376.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.12x = 760.08 × 376.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.12x = 285,911.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,911.69/551.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.78

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