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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.36, 825.96 and 368.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.36, 825.96 and 368.24 is: 551.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.36 : 825.96 = 368.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.36/825.96 = 368.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.36x = 825.96 × 368.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.36x = 304,151.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,151.51/551.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.64

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