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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.43, 826.26 and 291.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.43, 826.26 and 291.42 is: 436.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.43 : 826.26 = 291.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.43/826.26 = 291.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.43x = 826.26 × 291.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.43x = 240,788.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,788.69/551.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.66

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