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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.74, 761.08 and 385.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.74, 761.08 and 385.66 is: 531.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.74 : 761.08 = 385.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.74/761.08 = 385.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.74x = 761.08 × 385.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.74x = 293,518.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,518.11/551.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.99

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