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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.40, 827.07 and 307.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.40, 827.07 and 307.77 is: 461.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.40 : 827.07 = 307.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.40/827.07 = 307.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.40x = 827.07 × 307.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.40x = 254,547.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,547.33/551.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.64

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