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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.20, 827 and 277.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.20, 827 and 277.24 is: 415.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.20 : 827 = 277.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.20/827 = 277.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.20x = 827 × 277.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.20x = 229,277.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,277.48/551.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.96

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