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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.84, 826.72 and 277.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.84, 826.72 and 277.92 is: 416.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.84 : 826.72 = 277.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.84/826.72 = 277.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.84x = 826.72 × 277.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.84x = 229,762.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,762.02/551.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.36

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