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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.16, 826.20 and 368.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.16, 826.20 and 368.64 is: 552.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.16 : 826.20 = 368.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.16/826.20 = 368.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.16x = 826.20 × 368.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.16x = 304,570.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,570.37/551.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.60

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