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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.96, 826.73 and 277.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.96, 826.73 and 277.57 is: 415.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.96 : 826.73 = 277.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.96/826.73 = 277.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.96x = 826.73 × 277.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.96x = 229,469.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,469.92/551.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.74

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