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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.49, 761.01 and 386.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.49, 761.01 and 386.01 is: 532.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.49 : 761.01 = 386.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.49/761.01 = 386.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.49x = 761.01 × 386.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.49x = 293,757.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,757.47/551.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.66

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