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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.29, 825.38 and 404.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.29, 825.38 and 404.57 is: 605.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.29 : 825.38 = 404.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.29/825.38 = 404.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.29x = 825.38 × 404.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.29x = 333,923.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,923.99/551.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.72

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