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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.28, 760.95 and 385.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.28, 760.95 and 385.50 is: 532.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.28 : 760.95 = 385.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.28/760.95 = 385.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.28x = 760.95 × 385.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.28x = 293,346.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,346.23/551.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.12

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