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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.62, 761.14 and 385.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.62, 761.14 and 385.77 is: 532.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.62 : 761.14 = 385.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.62/761.14 = 385.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.62x = 761.14 × 385.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.62x = 293,624.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,624.98/551.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.30

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