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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.25, 760.76 and 364.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.25, 760.76 and 364.41 is: 502.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.25 : 760.76 = 364.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.25/760.76 = 364.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.25x = 760.76 × 364.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.25x = 277,230.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,230.45/551.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.91

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