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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.50, 761.48 and 404.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.50, 761.48 and 404.35 is: 558.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.50 : 761.48 = 404.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.50/761.48 = 404.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.50x = 761.48 × 404.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.50x = 307,904.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,904.44/551.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.30

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