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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.99, 826.71 and 258.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.99, 826.71 and 258.28 is: 387.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.99 : 826.71 = 258.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.99/826.71 = 258.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.99x = 826.71 × 258.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.99x = 213,522.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,522.66/550.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.53

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