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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.16, 826.56 and 277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.16, 826.56 and 277.20 is: 415.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.16 : 826.56 = 277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.16/826.56 = 277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.16x = 826.56 × 277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.16x = 229,122.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,122.43/551.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.71

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