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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.18, 759.53 and 393.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.18, 759.53 and 393.54 is: 542.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.18 : 759.53 = 393.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.18/759.53 = 393.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.18x = 759.53 × 393.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.18x = 298,906.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,906.42/551.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.30

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