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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.91, 827.61 and 367.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.91, 827.61 and 367.45 is: 550.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.91 : 827.61 = 367.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.91/827.61 = 367.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.91x = 827.61 × 367.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.91x = 304,105.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,105.29/552.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.01

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