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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.68, 828.24 and 369.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.68, 828.24 and 369.89 is: 555.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.68 : 828.24 = 369.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.68/828.24 = 369.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.68x = 828.24 × 369.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.68x = 306,353.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,353.55/551.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.31

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