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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.53, 761.36 and 433.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.53, 761.36 and 433.23 is: 598.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.53 : 761.36 = 433.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.53/761.36 = 433.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.53x = 761.36 × 433.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.53x = 329,843.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,843.99/551.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.05

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