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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.43, 760.46 and 395.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.43, 760.46 and 395.91 is: 545.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.43 : 760.46 = 395.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.43/760.46 = 395.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.43x = 760.46 × 395.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.43x = 301,071.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,071.74/551.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.98

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