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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.68, 826.24 and 380.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.68, 826.24 and 380.16 is: 569.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.68 : 826.24 = 380.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.68/826.24 = 380.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.68x = 826.24 × 380.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.68x = 314,103.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,103.40/551.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.36

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