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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.64, 827.10 and 369.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.64, 827.10 and 369.16 is: 553.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.64 : 827.10 = 369.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.64/827.10 = 369.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.64x = 827.10 × 369.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.64x = 305,332.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,332.24/551.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.50

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