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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.70, 761.27 and 403.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.70, 761.27 and 403.88 is: 557.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.70 : 761.27 = 403.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.70/761.27 = 403.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.70x = 761.27 × 403.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.70x = 307,455.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,455.90/551.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.29

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