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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.97, 828.56 and 277.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.97, 828.56 and 277.98 is: 417.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.97 : 828.56 = 277.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.97/828.56 = 277.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.97x = 828.56 × 277.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.97x = 230,321.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,321.72/551.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.27

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