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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.94, 760.58 and 394.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.94, 760.58 and 394.29 is: 543.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.94 : 760.58 = 394.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.94/760.58 = 394.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.94x = 760.58 × 394.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.94x = 299,887.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,887.12/551.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.33

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