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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.60, 826.65 and 277.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.60, 826.65 and 277.89 is: 416.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.60 : 826.65 = 277.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.60/826.65 = 277.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.60x = 826.65 × 277.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.60x = 229,717.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,717.77/551.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.46

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