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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.10, 826.38 and 276.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.10, 826.38 and 276.78 is: 415.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.10 : 826.38 = 276.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.10/826.38 = 276.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.10x = 826.38 × 276.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.10x = 228,725.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,725.46/551.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.03

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