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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.80, 826.82 and 291.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.80, 826.82 and 291.79 is: 437.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.80 : 826.82 = 291.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.80/826.82 = 291.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.80x = 826.82 × 291.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.80x = 241,257.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,257.81/551.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.22

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