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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.76, 827.22 and 277.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.76, 827.22 and 277.72 is: 416.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.76 : 827.22 = 277.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.76/827.22 = 277.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.76x = 827.22 × 277.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.76x = 229,735.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,735.54/551.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.37

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