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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.32, 826.30 and 277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.32, 826.30 and 277 is: 415.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.32 : 826.30 = 277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.32/826.30 = 277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.32x = 826.30 × 277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.32x = 228,885.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,885.10/551.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.16

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