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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.22, 760.54 and 374.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.22, 760.54 and 374.28 is: 516.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.22 : 760.54 = 374.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.22/760.54 = 374.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.22x = 760.54 × 374.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.22x = 284,654.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,654.91/551.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.41

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