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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.22, 827.42 and 493.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.22, 827.42 and 493.08 is: 740.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.22 : 827.42 = 493.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.22/827.42 = 493.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.22x = 827.42 × 493.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.22x = 407,984.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,984.25/551.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.15

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