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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.22, 760.32 and 385.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.22, 760.32 and 385.50 is: 531.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.22 : 760.32 = 385.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.22/760.32 = 385.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.22x = 760.32 × 385.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.22x = 293,103.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,103.36/551.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.74

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