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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.27, 825.78 and 307.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.27, 825.78 and 307.93 is: 461.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.27 : 825.78 = 307.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.27/825.78 = 307.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.27x = 825.78 × 307.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.27x = 254,278.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,278.31/551.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.26

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