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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.56, 759.86 and 385.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.56, 759.86 and 385.48 is: 531.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.56 : 759.86 = 385.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.56/759.86 = 385.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.56x = 759.86 × 385.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.56x = 292,910.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,910.83/551.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.06

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