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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.84, 827.16 and 369.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.84, 827.16 and 369.68 is: 554.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.84 : 827.16 = 369.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.84/827.16 = 369.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.84x = 827.16 × 369.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.84x = 305,784.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,784.51/551.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.12

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