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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.26, 827.07 and 277.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.26, 827.07 and 277.33 is: 416.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.26 : 827.07 = 277.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.26/827.07 = 277.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.26x = 827.07 × 277.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.26x = 229,371.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,371.32/551.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.09

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