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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.13, 760.05 and 364.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.13, 760.05 and 364.56 is: 502.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.13 : 760.05 = 364.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.13/760.05 = 364.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.13x = 760.05 × 364.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.13x = 277,083.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,083.83/551.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.76

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