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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.53, 827.70 and 277.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.53, 827.70 and 277.75 is: 416.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.53 : 827.70 = 277.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.53/827.70 = 277.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.53x = 827.70 × 277.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.53x = 229,893.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,893.68/551.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.83

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