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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.98, 827.53 and 378.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.98, 827.53 and 378.12 is: 566.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.98 : 827.53 = 378.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.98/827.53 = 378.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.98x = 827.53 × 378.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.98x = 312,900.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,900.56/551.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.87

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