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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.39, 826.93 and 277.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.39, 826.93 and 277.36 is: 415.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.39 : 826.93 = 277.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.39/826.93 = 277.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.39x = 826.93 × 277.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.39x = 229,357.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,357.30/551.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.96

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