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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.40, 761.03 and 327.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.40, 761.03 and 327.38 is: 451.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.40 : 761.03 = 327.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.40/761.03 = 327.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.40x = 761.03 × 327.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.40x = 249,140.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,140.56/551.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.83

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