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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.68, 825.54 and 367.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.68, 825.54 and 367.98 is: 551.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.68 : 825.54 = 367.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.68/825.54 = 367.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.68x = 825.54 × 367.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.68x = 303,782.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,782.21/550.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.65

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