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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.49, 827.04 and 396.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.49, 827.04 and 396.96 is: 595.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.49 : 827.04 = 396.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.49/827.04 = 396.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.49x = 827.04 × 396.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.49x = 328,301.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,301.80/551.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.30

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