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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.58, 761.18 and 376.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.58, 761.18 and 376.92 is: 520.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.58 : 761.18 = 376.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.58/761.18 = 376.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.58x = 761.18 × 376.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.58x = 286,902.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,902.08/551.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.15

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