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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.48, 761.16 and 364.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.48, 761.16 and 364.97 is: 503.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.48 : 761.16 = 364.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.48/761.16 = 364.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.48x = 761.16 × 364.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.48x = 277,803.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,803.84/551.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.75

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