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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.79, 761.63 and 411.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.79, 761.63 and 411.93 is: 568.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.79 : 761.63 = 411.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.79/761.63 = 411.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.79x = 761.63 × 411.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.79x = 313,738.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,738.25/551.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.58

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