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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.60, 760.62 and 394.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.60, 760.62 and 394.20 is: 543.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.60 : 760.62 = 394.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.60/760.62 = 394.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.60x = 760.62 × 394.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.60x = 299,836.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,836.40/551.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.58

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