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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.04, 827 and 291.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.04, 827 and 291.32 is: 437.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.04 : 827 = 291.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.04/827 = 291.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.04x = 827 × 291.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.04x = 240,921.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,921.64/551.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.21

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