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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.47, 825.63 and 368.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.47, 825.63 and 368.50 is: 551.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.47 : 825.63 = 368.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.47/825.63 = 368.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.47x = 825.63 × 368.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.47x = 304,244.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,244.66/551.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.70

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