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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.88, 761.65 and 327.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.88, 761.65 and 327.94 is: 452.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.88 : 761.65 = 327.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.88/761.65 = 327.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.88x = 761.65 × 327.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.88x = 249,772.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,772.78/551.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.59

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