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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.70, 826.80 and 356.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.70, 826.80 and 356.10 is: 533.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.70 : 826.80 = 356.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.70/826.80 = 356.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.70x = 826.80 × 356.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.70x = 294,423.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,423.48/551.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.67

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