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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.49, 825.60 and 368.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.49, 825.60 and 368.43 is: 551.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.49 : 825.60 = 368.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.49/825.60 = 368.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.49x = 825.60 × 368.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.49x = 304,175.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,175.81/551.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.55

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