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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.40, 833.64 and 551.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.40, 833.64 and 551.40 is: 833.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.40 : 833.64 = 551.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.40/833.64 = 551.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.40x = 833.64 × 551.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.40x = 459,669.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,669.10/551.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.64

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