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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.25, 760.76 and 385.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.25, 760.76 and 385.52 is: 532.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.25 : 760.76 = 385.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.25/760.76 = 385.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.25x = 760.76 × 385.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.25x = 293,288.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,288.20/551.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.04

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