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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.45, 826.71 and 291.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.45, 826.71 and 291.28 is: 436.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.45 : 826.71 = 291.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.45/826.71 = 291.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.45x = 826.71 × 291.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.45x = 240,806.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,806.16/551.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.68

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