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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.52, 760.80 and 396

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.52, 760.80 and 396 is: 546.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.52 : 760.80 = 396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.52/760.80 = 396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.52x = 760.80 × 396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.52x = 301,276.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,276.80/551.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.27

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