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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.93, 827.48 and 291.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.93, 827.48 and 291.71 is: 437.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.93 : 827.48 = 291.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.93/827.48 = 291.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.93x = 827.48 × 291.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.93x = 241,386.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,386.99/551.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.35

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