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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.84, 826.70 and 493.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.84, 826.70 and 493.42 is: 739.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.84 : 826.70 = 493.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.84/826.70 = 493.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.84x = 826.70 × 493.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.84x = 407,910.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,910.31/551.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.18

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