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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.24, 760.44 and 374.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.24, 760.44 and 374.20 is: 516.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.24 : 760.44 = 374.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.24/760.44 = 374.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.24x = 760.44 × 374.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.24x = 284,556.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,556.65/551.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.21

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