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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.91, 827.59 and 308.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.91, 827.59 and 308.37 is: 462.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.91 : 827.59 = 308.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.91/827.59 = 308.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.91x = 827.59 × 308.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.91x = 255,199.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,199.02/551.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.40

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