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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.95, 760.47 and 365.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.95, 760.47 and 365.11 is: 503.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.95 : 760.47 = 365.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.95/760.47 = 365.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.95x = 760.47 × 365.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.95x = 277,655.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,655.20/551.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.04

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