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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.23, 826.84 and 277.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.23, 826.84 and 277.25 is: 415.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.23 : 826.84 = 277.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.23/826.84 = 277.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.23x = 826.84 × 277.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.23x = 229,241.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,241.39/551.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.87

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