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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.76, 827.19 and 377.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.76, 827.19 and 377.99 is: 566.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.76 : 827.19 = 377.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.76/827.19 = 377.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.76x = 827.19 × 377.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.76x = 312,669.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,669.55/551.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.68

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