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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.81, 761.60 and 386.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.81, 761.60 and 386.27 is: 533.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.81 : 761.60 = 386.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.81/761.60 = 386.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.81x = 761.60 × 386.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.81x = 294,183.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,183.25/551.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.12

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