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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.54, 826.24 and 307.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.54, 826.24 and 307.33 is: 460.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.54 : 826.24 = 307.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.54/826.24 = 307.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.54x = 826.24 × 307.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.54x = 253,926.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,926.80/551.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.40

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