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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.28, 826.48 and 356.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.28, 826.48 and 356.48 is: 534.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.28 : 826.48 = 356.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.28/826.48 = 356.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.28x = 826.48 × 356.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.28x = 294,623.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,623.59/551.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.44

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