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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.59, 760.74 and 385.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.59, 760.74 and 385.60 is: 531.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.59 : 760.74 = 385.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.59/760.74 = 385.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.59x = 760.74 × 385.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.59x = 293,341.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,341.34/551.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.81

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