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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.26, 827.19 and 277.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.26, 827.19 and 277.35 is: 416.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.26 : 827.19 = 277.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.26/827.19 = 277.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.26x = 827.19 × 277.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.26x = 229,419.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,419.76/551.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.17

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