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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.67, 826.19 and 403.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.67, 826.19 and 403.03 is: 603.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.67 : 826.19 = 403.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.67/826.19 = 403.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.67x = 826.19 × 403.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.67x = 332,979.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,979.36/551.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.58

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