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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.60, 760.99 and 385.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.60, 760.99 and 385.75 is: 532.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.60 : 760.99 = 385.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.60/760.99 = 385.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.60x = 760.99 × 385.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.60x = 293,551.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,551.89/551.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.18

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