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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.81, 825.76 and 258.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.81, 825.76 and 258.16 is: 387.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.81 : 825.76 = 258.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.81/825.76 = 258.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.81x = 825.76 × 258.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.81x = 213,176.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,176.91/550.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.03

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