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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.19, 826.80 and 277.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.19, 826.80 and 277.83 is: 416.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.19 : 826.80 = 277.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.19/826.80 = 277.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.19x = 826.80 × 277.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.19x = 229,709.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,709.84/551.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.75

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