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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.40, 761.81 and 507.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.40, 761.81 and 507.66 is: 701.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.40 : 761.81 = 507.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.40/761.81 = 507.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.40x = 761.81 × 507.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.40x = 386,737.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,737.93/551.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.37

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