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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.54, 826.62 and 277.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.54, 826.62 and 277.71 is: 416.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.54 : 826.62 = 277.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.54/826.62 = 277.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.54x = 826.62 × 277.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.54x = 229,555.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,555.12/551.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.21

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