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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.36, 827.04 and 442.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.36, 827.04 and 442.93 is: 664.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.36 : 827.04 = 442.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.36/827.04 = 442.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.36x = 827.04 × 442.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.36x = 366,320.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,320.83/551.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.40

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