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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.78, 826.94 and 305.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.78, 826.94 and 305.04 is: 457.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.78 : 826.94 = 305.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.78/826.94 = 305.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.78x = 826.94 × 305.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.78x = 252,250.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,250.67/551.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.16

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