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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.31, 827.21 and 291.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.31, 827.21 and 291.25 is: 437.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.31 : 827.21 = 291.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.31/827.21 = 291.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.31x = 827.21 × 291.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.31x = 240,922.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,922.02/551.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.00

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