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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.76, 826.02 and 368.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.76, 826.02 and 368.52 is: 551.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.76 : 826.02 = 368.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.76/826.02 = 368.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.76x = 826.02 × 368.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.76x = 304,404.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,404.89/551.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.70

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