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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.31, 826.96 and 277.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.31, 826.96 and 277.02 is: 415.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.31 : 826.96 = 277.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.31/826.96 = 277.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.31x = 826.96 × 277.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.31x = 229,084.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,084.29/551.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.53

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