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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.25, 826.61 and 366.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.25, 826.61 and 366.73 is: 548.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.25 : 826.61 = 366.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.25/826.61 = 366.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.25x = 826.61 × 366.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.25x = 303,138.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,138.79/552.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.91

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