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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.93, 762.12 and 375.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.93, 762.12 and 375.26 is: 518.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.93 : 762.12 = 375.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.93/762.12 = 375.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.93x = 762.12 × 375.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.93x = 285,995.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,995.65/551.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.17

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