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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.48, 827.22 and 378.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.48, 827.22 and 378.59 is: 567.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.48 : 827.22 = 378.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.48/827.22 = 378.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.48x = 827.22 × 378.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.48x = 313,177.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,177.22/551.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.89

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