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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.12, 760.44 and 376.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.12, 760.44 and 376.40 is: 519.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.12 : 760.44 = 376.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.12/760.44 = 376.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.12x = 760.44 × 376.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.12x = 286,229.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,229.62/551.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.36

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