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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.99, 761.51 and 365.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.99, 761.51 and 365.69 is: 504.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.99 : 761.51 = 365.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.99/761.51 = 365.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.99x = 761.51 × 365.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.99x = 278,470.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,470.96/551.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.49

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