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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.13, 826.59 and 277.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.13, 826.59 and 277.16 is: 415.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.13 : 826.59 = 277.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.13/826.59 = 277.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.13x = 826.59 × 277.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.13x = 229,093.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,093.55/551.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.68

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