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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.67, 826.53 and 377.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.67, 826.53 and 377.65 is: 565.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.67 : 826.53 = 377.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.67/826.53 = 377.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.67x = 826.53 × 377.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.67x = 312,139.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,139.05/551.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.81

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