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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.86, 761.60 and 365.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.86, 761.60 and 365.22 is: 504.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.86 : 761.60 = 365.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.86/761.60 = 365.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.86x = 761.60 × 365.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.86x = 278,151.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,151.55/551.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.03

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