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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.57, 826.90 and 368.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.57, 826.90 and 368.42 is: 552.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.57 : 826.90 = 368.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.57/826.90 = 368.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.57x = 826.90 × 368.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.57x = 304,647.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,647.64/551.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.33

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