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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.27, 760.54 and 411.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.27, 760.54 and 411.48 is: 567.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.27 : 760.54 = 411.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.27/760.54 = 411.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.27x = 760.54 × 411.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.27x = 312,947.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,947.00/551.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.68

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