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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.98, 826.44 and 398.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.98, 826.44 and 398.22 is: 596.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.98 : 826.44 = 398.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.98/826.44 = 398.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.98x = 826.44 × 398.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.98x = 329,104.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,104.94/551.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.23

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