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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.94, 761.96 and 375.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.94, 761.96 and 375.83 is: 518.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.94 : 761.96 = 375.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.94/761.96 = 375.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.94x = 761.96 × 375.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.94x = 286,361.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,361.74/551.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.83

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