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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.46, 827.43 and 277.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.46, 827.43 and 277.50 is: 416.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.46 : 827.43 = 277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.46/827.43 = 277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.46x = 827.43 × 277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.46x = 229,611.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,611.83/551.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.37

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