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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.94, 826.79 and 277.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.94, 826.79 and 277.65 is: 415.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.94 : 826.79 = 277.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.94/826.79 = 277.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.94x = 826.79 × 277.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.94x = 229,558.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,558.24/551.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.91

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