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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.02, 826.71 and 386.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.02, 826.71 and 386.50 is: 579.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.02 : 826.71 = 386.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.02/826.71 = 386.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.02x = 826.71 × 386.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.02x = 319,523.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,523.42/551.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.88

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