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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.73, 761.31 and 512.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.73, 761.31 and 512.49 is: 707.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.73 : 761.31 = 512.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.73/761.31 = 512.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.73x = 761.31 × 512.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.73x = 390,163.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,163.76/551.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.16

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