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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.03, 827.06 and 291.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.03, 827.06 and 291.22 is: 437.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.03 : 827.06 = 291.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.03/827.06 = 291.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.03x = 827.06 × 291.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.03x = 240,856.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,856.41/551.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.10

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