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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.88, 826.38 and 441.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.88, 826.38 and 441.69 is: 661.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.88 : 826.38 = 441.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.88/826.38 = 441.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.88x = 826.38 × 441.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.88x = 365,003.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,003.78/551.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.38

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