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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.27, 827.09 and 366.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.27, 827.09 and 366.91 is: 550.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.27 : 827.09 = 366.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.27/827.09 = 366.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.27x = 827.09 × 366.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.27x = 303,470.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,470.23/551.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.49

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