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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.75, 760.10 and 385.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.75, 760.10 and 385.65 is: 531.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.75 : 760.10 = 385.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.75/760.10 = 385.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.75x = 760.10 × 385.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.75x = 293,130.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,130.64/551.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.28

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