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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.92, 761.44 and 394.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.92, 761.44 and 394.57 is: 544.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.92 : 761.44 = 394.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.92/761.44 = 394.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.92x = 761.44 × 394.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.92x = 300,441.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,441.38/551.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.36

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