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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.67, 827.39 and 277.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.67, 827.39 and 277.68 is: 416.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.67 : 827.39 = 277.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.67/827.39 = 277.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.67x = 827.39 × 277.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.67x = 229,749.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,749.66/551.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.46

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