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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.86, 826.72 and 308.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.86, 826.72 and 308.55 is: 462.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.86 : 826.72 = 308.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.86/826.72 = 308.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.86x = 826.72 × 308.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.86x = 255,083.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,083.68/551.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.23

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