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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.61, 827.21 and 308.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.61, 827.21 and 308.21 is: 462.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.61 : 827.21 = 308.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.61/827.21 = 308.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.61x = 827.21 × 308.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.61x = 254,951.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,951.03/551.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.19

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