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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.76, 827.28 and 494.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.76, 827.28 and 494.16 is: 740.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.76 : 827.28 = 494.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.76/827.28 = 494.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.76x = 827.28 × 494.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.76x = 408,808.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,808.68/551.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.92

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