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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.50, 826.82 and 291.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.50, 826.82 and 291.16 is: 436.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.50 : 826.82 = 291.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.50/826.82 = 291.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.50x = 826.82 × 291.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.50x = 240,736.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,736.91/551.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.51

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