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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.52, 760.68 and 385.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.52, 760.68 and 385.68 is: 531.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.52 : 760.68 = 385.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.52/760.68 = 385.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.52x = 760.68 × 385.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.52x = 293,379.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,379.06/551.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.95

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