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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.66, 827.53 and 358.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.66, 827.53 and 358.88 is: 538.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.66 : 827.53 = 358.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.66/827.53 = 358.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.66x = 827.53 × 358.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.66x = 296,978.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,978.93/551.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.34

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