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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.58, 826.20 and 435.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.58, 826.20 and 435.24 is: 651.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.58 : 826.20 = 435.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.58/826.20 = 435.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.58x = 826.20 × 435.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.58x = 359,595.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,595.29/551.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.94

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