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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.56, 827.40 and 323.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.56, 827.40 and 323.56 is: 485.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.56 : 827.40 = 323.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.56/827.40 = 323.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.56x = 827.40 × 323.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.56x = 267,713.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,713.54/551.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.38

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