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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.97, 761.27 and 377.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.97, 761.27 and 377.01 is: 519.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.97 : 761.27 = 377.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.97/761.27 = 377.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.97x = 761.27 × 377.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.97x = 287,004.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,004.52/551.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.96

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