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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.36, 825.49 and 367.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.36, 825.49 and 367.86 is: 551.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.36 : 825.49 = 367.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.36/825.49 = 367.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.36x = 825.49 × 367.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.36x = 303,664.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,664.75/550.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.76

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