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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.01, 826.47 and 291

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.01, 826.47 and 291 is: 436.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.01 : 826.47 = 291 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.01/826.47 = 291/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.01x = 826.47 × 291
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.01x = 240,502.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,502.77/551.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.48

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