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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.07, 826.12 and 356.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.07, 826.12 and 356.22 is: 534.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.07 : 826.12 = 356.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.07/826.12 = 356.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.07x = 826.12 × 356.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.07x = 294,279.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,279.58/551.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.01

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