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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.91, 826.12 and 366.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.91, 826.12 and 366.45 is: 548.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.91 : 826.12 = 366.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.91/826.12 = 366.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.91x = 826.12 × 366.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.91x = 302,725.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,725.71/551.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.51

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