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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.82, 761.41 and 374.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.82, 761.41 and 374.93 is: 517.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.82 : 761.41 = 374.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.82/761.41 = 374.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.82x = 761.41 × 374.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.82x = 285,474.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,474.97/551.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.33

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