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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.94, 761.31 and 377.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.94, 761.31 and 377.52 is: 520.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.94 : 761.31 = 377.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.94/761.31 = 377.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.94x = 761.31 × 377.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.94x = 287,409.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,409.75/551.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.73

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