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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.77, 760.57 and 411.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.77, 760.57 and 411.66 is: 567.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.77 : 760.57 = 411.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.77/760.57 = 411.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.77x = 760.57 × 411.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.77x = 313,096.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,096.25/551.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.44

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