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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551, 825.96 and 291.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551, 825.96 and 291.08 is: 436.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551 : 825.96 = 291.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551/825.96 = 291.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551x = 825.96 × 291.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551x = 240,420.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,420.44/551
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.33

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