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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.61, 760.62 and 385.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.61, 760.62 and 385.74 is: 531.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.61 : 760.62 = 385.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.61/760.62 = 385.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.61x = 760.62 × 385.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.61x = 293,401.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,401.56/551.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.90

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