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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.29, 826.89 and 277.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.29, 826.89 and 277.57 is: 416.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.29 : 826.89 = 277.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.29/826.89 = 277.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.29x = 826.89 × 277.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.29x = 229,519.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,519.86/551.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.33

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