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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.68, 827.88 and 308.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.68, 827.88 and 308.38 is: 462.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.68 : 827.88 = 308.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.68/827.88 = 308.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.68x = 827.88 × 308.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.68x = 255,301.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,301.63/551.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.77

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