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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.45, 826.33 and 368.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.45, 826.33 and 368.19 is: 551.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.45 : 826.33 = 368.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.45/826.33 = 368.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.45x = 826.33 × 368.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.45x = 304,246.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,246.44/551.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.72

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