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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.21, 828.50 and 367.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.21, 828.50 and 367.85 is: 551.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.21 : 828.50 = 367.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.21/828.50 = 367.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.21x = 828.50 × 367.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.21x = 304,763.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,763.73/552.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.90

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