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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.26, 760.17 and 404.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.26, 760.17 and 404.02 is: 557.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.26 : 760.17 = 404.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.26/760.17 = 404.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.26x = 760.17 × 404.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.26x = 307,123.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,123.88/551.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.13

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