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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.24, 827.34 and 368.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.24, 827.34 and 368.36 is: 552.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.24 : 827.34 = 368.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.24/827.34 = 368.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.24x = 827.34 × 368.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.24x = 304,758.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,758.96/551.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.86

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