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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.30, 827.45 and 277.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.30, 827.45 and 277.58 is: 416.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.30 : 827.45 = 277.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.30/827.45 = 277.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.30x = 827.45 × 277.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.30x = 229,678.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,678.05/551.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.62

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