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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.14, 760.40 and 376.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.14, 760.40 and 376.18 is: 519.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.14 : 760.40 = 376.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.14/760.40 = 376.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.14x = 760.40 × 376.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.14x = 286,047.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,047.27/551.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.01

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