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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.89, 825.71 and 258.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.89, 825.71 and 258.04 is: 386.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.89 : 825.71 = 258.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.89/825.71 = 258.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.89x = 825.71 × 258.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.89x = 213,066.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,066.21/550.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.77

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