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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.39, 826.34 and 291.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.39, 826.34 and 291.33 is: 436.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.39 : 826.34 = 291.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.39/826.34 = 291.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.39x = 826.34 × 291.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.39x = 240,737.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,737.63/551.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.60

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