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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.10, 825.56 and 406.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.10, 825.56 and 406.92 is: 609.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.10 : 825.56 = 406.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.10/825.56 = 406.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.10x = 825.56 × 406.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.10x = 335,936.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,936.88/551.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.58

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