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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.34, 760.59 and 396.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.34, 760.59 and 396.18 is: 546.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.34 : 760.59 = 396.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.34/760.59 = 396.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.34x = 760.59 × 396.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.34x = 301,330.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,330.55/551.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.54

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