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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.37, 825.84 and 540.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.37, 825.84 and 540.30 is: 809.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.37 : 825.84 = 540.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.37/825.84 = 540.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.37x = 825.84 × 540.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.37x = 446,201.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,201.35/551.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.26

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