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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.52, 826.50 and 277.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.52, 826.50 and 277.14 is: 415.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.52 : 826.50 = 277.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.52/826.50 = 277.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.52x = 826.50 × 277.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.52x = 229,056.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,056.21/551.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.32

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