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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.85, 827.51 and 277.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.85, 827.51 and 277.53 is: 416.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.85 : 827.51 = 277.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.85/827.51 = 277.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.85x = 827.51 × 277.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.85x = 229,657.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,657.46/551.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.16

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