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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.92, 827 and 291.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.92, 827 and 291.92 is: 437.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.92 : 827 = 291.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.92/827 = 291.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.92x = 827 × 291.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.92x = 241,417.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,417.84/551.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.41

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