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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.76, 761.04 and 386.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.76, 761.04 and 386.24 is: 532.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.76 : 761.04 = 386.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.76/761.04 = 386.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.76x = 761.04 × 386.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.76x = 293,944.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,944.09/551.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.74

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