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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.96, 827.80 and 277.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.96, 827.80 and 277.68 is: 416.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.96 : 827.80 = 277.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.96/827.80 = 277.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.96x = 827.80 × 277.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.96x = 229,863.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,863.50/551.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.45

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