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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.28, 760.80 and 364.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.28, 760.80 and 364.44 is: 502.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.28 : 760.80 = 364.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.28/760.80 = 364.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.28x = 760.80 × 364.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.28x = 277,270.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,270.17/551.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.95

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