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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.99, 827.25 and 291.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.99, 827.25 and 291.93 is: 437.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.99 : 827.25 = 291.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.99/827.25 = 291.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.99x = 827.25 × 291.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.99x = 241,495.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,495.56/551.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.50

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