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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.62, 760.95 and 374.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.62, 760.95 and 374.59 is: 516.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.62 : 760.95 = 374.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.62/760.95 = 374.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.62x = 760.95 × 374.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.62x = 285,044.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,044.26/551.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.74

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