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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.66, 761.33 and 364.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.66, 761.33 and 364.82 is: 503.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.66 : 761.33 = 364.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.66/761.33 = 364.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.66x = 761.33 × 364.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.66x = 277,742.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,742.78/551.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.47

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