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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.12, 825.96 and 356.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.12, 825.96 and 356.06 is: 533.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.12 : 825.96 = 356.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.12/825.96 = 356.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.12x = 825.96 × 356.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.12x = 294,091.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,091.32/551.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.62

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