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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.39, 827.12 and 277.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.39, 827.12 and 277.34 is: 416.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.39 : 827.12 = 277.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.39/827.12 = 277.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.39x = 827.12 × 277.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.39x = 229,394.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,394.14/551.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.03

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