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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.52, 826.07 and 368.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.52, 826.07 and 368.06 is: 551.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.52 : 826.07 = 368.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.52/826.07 = 368.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.52x = 826.07 × 368.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.52x = 304,037.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,037.35/551.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.27

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