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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.16, 760.68 and 403.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.16, 760.68 and 403.56 is: 556.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.16 : 760.68 = 403.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.16/760.68 = 403.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.16x = 760.68 × 403.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.16x = 306,980.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,980.02/551.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.97

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