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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.99, 828.53 and 375.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.99, 828.53 and 375.75 is: 563.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.99 : 828.53 = 375.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.99/828.53 = 375.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.99x = 828.53 × 375.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.99x = 311,318.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,318.27/551.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.99

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