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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.48, 826.37 and 368.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.48, 826.37 and 368.21 is: 551.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.48 : 826.37 = 368.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.48/826.37 = 368.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.48x = 826.37 × 368.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.48x = 304,271.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,271.72/551.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.74

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