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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.70, 760.45 and 385.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.70, 760.45 and 385.55 is: 531.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.70 : 760.45 = 385.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.70/760.45 = 385.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.70x = 760.45 × 385.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.70x = 293,191.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,191.50/551.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.43

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