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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.73, 827.15 and 377.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.73, 827.15 and 377.87 is: 566.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.73 : 827.15 = 377.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.73/827.15 = 377.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.73x = 827.15 × 377.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.73x = 312,551.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,551.98/551.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.50

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