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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.27, 760.92 and 374.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.27, 760.92 and 374.10 is: 516.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.27 : 760.92 = 374.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.27/760.92 = 374.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.27x = 760.92 × 374.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.27x = 284,660.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,660.17/551.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.38

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