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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.99, 828.16 and 277.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.99, 828.16 and 277.99 is: 417.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.99 : 828.16 = 277.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.99/828.16 = 277.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.99x = 828.16 × 277.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.99x = 230,217.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,217.43/551.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.07

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