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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.04, 825.40 and 367.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.04, 825.40 and 367.84 is: 550.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.04 : 825.40 = 367.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.04/825.40 = 367.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.04x = 825.40 × 367.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.04x = 303,615.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,615.14/551.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.99

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