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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.93, 826.21 and 258.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.93, 826.21 and 258.34 is: 387.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.93 : 826.21 = 258.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.93/826.21 = 258.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.93x = 826.21 × 258.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.93x = 213,443.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,443.09/550.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.42

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