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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.27, 759.84 and 376.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.27, 759.84 and 376.31 is: 518.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.27 : 759.84 = 376.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.27/759.84 = 376.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.27x = 759.84 × 376.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.27x = 285,935.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,935.39/551.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.68

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