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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.72, 761.70 and 365.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.72, 761.70 and 365.16 is: 504.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.72 : 761.70 = 365.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.72/761.70 = 365.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.72x = 761.70 × 365.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.72x = 278,142.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,142.37/551.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.14

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