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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.67, 762.09 and 385.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.67, 762.09 and 385.82 is: 532.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.67 : 762.09 = 385.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.67/762.09 = 385.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.67x = 762.09 × 385.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.67x = 294,027.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,027.63/551.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.98

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