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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.03, 761.60 and 551.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.03, 761.60 and 551.36 is: 759.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.03 : 761.60 = 551.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.03/761.60 = 551.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.03x = 761.60 × 551.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.03x = 419,914.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,914.77/553.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.30

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