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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.99, 826.51 and 291.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.99, 826.51 and 291.45 is: 436.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.99 : 826.51 = 291.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.99/826.51 = 291.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.99x = 826.51 × 291.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.99x = 240,884.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,884.88/551.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.39

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