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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.51, 826.34 and 368.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.51, 826.34 and 368.95 is: 552.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.51 : 826.34 = 368.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.51/826.34 = 368.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.51x = 826.34 × 368.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.51x = 304,878.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,878.14/551.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.81

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