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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.82, 761.04 and 385.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.82, 761.04 and 385.98 is: 532.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.82 : 761.04 = 385.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.82/761.04 = 385.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.82x = 761.04 × 385.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.82x = 293,746.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,746.22/551.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.32

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