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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.38, 761.12 and 376.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.38, 761.12 and 376.82 is: 520.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.38 : 761.12 = 376.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.38/761.12 = 376.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.38x = 761.12 × 376.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.38x = 286,805.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,805.24/551.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.16

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