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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.19, 760.14 and 364.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.19, 760.14 and 364.49 is: 502.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.19 : 760.14 = 364.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.19/760.14 = 364.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.19x = 760.14 × 364.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.19x = 277,063.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,063.43/551.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.66

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