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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.16, 760.82 and 374.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.16, 760.82 and 374.04 is: 516.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.16 : 760.82 = 374.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.16/760.82 = 374.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.16x = 760.82 × 374.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.16x = 284,575.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,575.24/551.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.32

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