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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.28, 827.14 and 291.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.28, 827.14 and 291.28 is: 437.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.28 : 827.14 = 291.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.28/827.14 = 291.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.28x = 827.14 × 291.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.28x = 240,929.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,929.34/551.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.04

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