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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.58, 760.79 and 385.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.58, 760.79 and 385.83 is: 532.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.58 : 760.79 = 385.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.58/760.79 = 385.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.58x = 760.79 × 385.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.58x = 293,536.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,536.57/551.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.18

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