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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.49, 827.02 and 277.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.49, 827.02 and 277.44 is: 416.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.49 : 827.02 = 277.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.49/827.02 = 277.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.49x = 827.02 × 277.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.49x = 229,448.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,448.43/551.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.05

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