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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.93, 760.37 and 385.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.93, 760.37 and 385.85 is: 531.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.93 : 760.37 = 385.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.93/760.37 = 385.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.93x = 760.37 × 385.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.93x = 293,388.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,388.76/551.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.57

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