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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.72, 825.86 and 366.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.72, 825.86 and 366.71 is: 548.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.72 : 825.86 = 366.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.72/825.86 = 366.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.72x = 825.86 × 366.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.72x = 302,847.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,847.91/551.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.91

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