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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.96, 761.14 and 386.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.96, 761.14 and 386.12 is: 532.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.96 : 761.14 = 386.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.96/761.14 = 386.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.96x = 761.14 × 386.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.96x = 293,891.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,891.38/551.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.45

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