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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.68, 761.20 and 374.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.68, 761.20 and 374.66 is: 516.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.68 : 761.20 = 374.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.68/761.20 = 374.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.68x = 761.20 × 374.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.68x = 285,191.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,191.19/551.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.95

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