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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.90, 826.82 and 376.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.90, 826.82 and 376.10 is: 563.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.90 : 826.82 = 376.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.90/826.82 = 376.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.90x = 826.82 × 376.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.90x = 310,967.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,967.00/551.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.45

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