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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.46, 760.45 and 385.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.46, 760.45 and 385.62 is: 531.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.46 : 760.45 = 385.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.46/760.45 = 385.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.46x = 760.45 × 385.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.46x = 293,244.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,244.73/551.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.76

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