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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.56, 825.96 and 368.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.56, 825.96 and 368.44 is: 551.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.56 : 825.96 = 368.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.56/825.96 = 368.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.56x = 825.96 × 368.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.56x = 304,316.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,316.70/551.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.74

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