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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.12, 760.60 and 327.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.12, 760.60 and 327.19 is: 451.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.12 : 760.60 = 327.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.12/760.60 = 327.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.12x = 760.60 × 327.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.12x = 248,860.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,860.71/551.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.55

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