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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.61, 761.40 and 377.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.61, 761.40 and 377.46 is: 521.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.61 : 761.40 = 377.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.61/761.40 = 377.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.61x = 761.40 × 377.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.61x = 287,398.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,398.04/551.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.02

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