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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.23, 826.79 and 291.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.23, 826.79 and 291.13 is: 436.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.23 : 826.79 = 291.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.23/826.79 = 291.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.23x = 826.79 × 291.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.23x = 240,699.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,699.85/551.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.66

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