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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.16, 826.28 and 277.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.16, 826.28 and 277.08 is: 415.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.16 : 826.28 = 277.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.16/826.28 = 277.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.16x = 826.28 × 277.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.16x = 228,944.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,944.28/551.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.39

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