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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.75, 826.13 and 291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.75, 826.13 and 291.20 is: 436.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.75 : 826.13 = 291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.75/826.13 = 291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.75x = 826.13 × 291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.75x = 240,571.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,571.85/551.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.02

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