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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.98, 825.54 and 258

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.98, 825.54 and 258 is: 386.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.98 : 825.54 = 258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.98/825.54 = 258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.98x = 825.54 × 258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.98x = 212,989.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,989.32/550.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.56

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