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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.86, 826.62 and 291.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.86, 826.62 and 291.10 is: 436.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.86 : 826.62 = 291.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.86/826.62 = 291.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.86x = 826.62 × 291.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.86x = 240,629.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,629.08/551.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.03

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