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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.72, 829.20 and 360.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.72, 829.20 and 360.56 is: 541.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.72 : 829.20 = 360.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.72/829.20 = 360.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.72x = 829.20 × 360.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.72x = 298,976.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,976.35/551.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.90

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