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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.37, 760.89 and 365.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.37, 760.89 and 365.01 is: 503.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.37 : 760.89 = 365.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.37/760.89 = 365.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.37x = 760.89 × 365.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.37x = 277,730.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,730.97/551.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.71

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