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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.90, 827.67 and 397.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.90, 827.67 and 397.35 is: 595.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.90 : 827.67 = 397.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.90/827.67 = 397.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.90x = 827.67 × 397.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.90x = 328,874.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,874.67/551.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.90

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