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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.32, 761.32 and 421.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.32, 761.32 and 421.32 is: 581.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.32 : 761.32 = 421.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.32/761.32 = 421.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.32x = 761.32 × 421.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.32x = 320,759.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,759.34/551.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.80

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