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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.29, 827.33 and 444.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.29, 827.33 and 444.37 is: 666.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.29 : 827.33 = 444.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.29/827.33 = 444.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.29x = 827.33 × 444.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.29x = 367,636.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,636.50/551.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.87

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