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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.30, 826.20 and 277.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.30, 826.20 and 277.58 is: 415.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.30 : 826.20 = 277.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.30/826.20 = 277.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.30x = 826.20 × 277.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.30x = 229,336.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,336.60/551.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.99

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