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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.57, 827.37 and 370.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.57, 827.37 and 370.13 is: 555.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.57 : 827.37 = 370.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.57/827.37 = 370.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.57x = 827.37 × 370.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.57x = 306,230.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,230.32/551.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.20

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