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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.48, 760.44 and 411.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.48, 760.44 and 411.88 is: 567.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.48 : 760.44 = 411.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.48/760.44 = 411.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.48x = 760.44 × 411.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.48x = 313,210.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,210.03/551.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.94

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