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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.82, 827.24 and 356.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.82, 827.24 and 356.97 is: 535.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.82 : 827.24 = 356.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.82/827.24 = 356.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.82x = 827.24 × 356.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.82x = 295,300.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,300.76/551.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.14

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