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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.76, 826.56 and 396.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.76, 826.56 and 396.96 is: 594.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.76 : 826.56 = 396.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.76/826.56 = 396.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.76x = 826.56 × 396.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.76x = 328,111.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,111.26/551.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.66

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