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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.72, 761.11 and 365.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.72, 761.11 and 365.15 is: 503.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.72 : 761.11 = 365.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.72/761.11 = 365.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.72x = 761.11 × 365.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.72x = 277,914.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,914.60/551.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.73

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