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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.81, 825.93 and 291.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.81, 825.93 and 291.43 is: 436.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.81 : 825.93 = 291.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.81/825.93 = 291.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.81x = 825.93 × 291.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.81x = 240,701.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,701.81/551.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.20

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