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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.85, 761.40 and 394.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.85, 761.40 and 394.53 is: 544.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.85 : 761.40 = 394.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.85/761.40 = 394.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.85x = 761.40 × 394.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.85x = 300,395.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,395.14/551.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.34

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