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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.40, 759.64 and 385.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.40, 759.64 and 385.31 is: 530.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.40 : 759.64 = 385.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.40/759.64 = 385.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.40x = 759.64 × 385.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.40x = 292,696.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,696.89/551.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.82

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