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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.40, 825.74 and 291.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.40, 825.74 and 291.62 is: 436.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.40 : 825.74 = 291.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.40/825.74 = 291.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.40x = 825.74 × 291.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.40x = 240,802.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,802.30/551.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.71

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