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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.25, 825.75 and 377.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.25, 825.75 and 377.46 is: 565.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.25 : 825.75 = 377.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.25/825.75 = 377.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.25x = 825.75 × 377.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.25x = 311,687.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,687.60/551.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.42

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