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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.25, 827.49 and 375.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.25, 827.49 and 375.69 is: 563.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.25 : 827.49 = 375.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.25/827.49 = 375.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.25x = 827.49 × 375.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.25x = 310,874.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,874.17/551.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.94

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