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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.48, 761.20 and 374.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.48, 761.20 and 374.29 is: 516.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.48 : 761.20 = 374.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.48/761.20 = 374.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.48x = 761.20 × 374.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.48x = 284,906.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,906.71/551.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.63

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