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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.17, 760.68 and 327.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.17, 760.68 and 327.23 is: 451.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.17 : 760.68 = 327.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.17/760.68 = 327.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.17x = 760.68 × 327.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.17x = 248,917.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,917.32/551.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.62

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