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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.73, 761.16 and 365.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.73, 761.16 and 365.31 is: 503.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.73 : 761.16 = 365.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.73/761.16 = 365.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.73x = 761.16 × 365.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.73x = 278,059.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,059.36/551.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.98

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