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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.98, 829.20 and 368.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.98, 829.20 and 368.50 is: 551.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.98 : 829.20 = 368.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.98/829.20 = 368.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.98x = 829.20 × 368.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.98x = 305,560.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,560.20/553.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.57

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