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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.21, 826.40 and 277.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.21, 826.40 and 277.22 is: 415.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.21 : 826.40 = 277.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.21/826.40 = 277.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.21x = 826.40 × 277.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.21x = 229,097.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,097.37/551.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.63

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