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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.90, 826.36 and 291.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.90, 826.36 and 291.36 is: 436.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.90 : 826.36 = 291.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.90/826.36 = 291.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.90x = 826.36 × 291.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.90x = 240,768.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,768.25/551.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.25

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