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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.04, 826.69 and 389.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.04, 826.69 and 389.04 is: 583.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.04 : 826.69 = 389.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.04/826.69 = 389.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.04x = 826.69 × 389.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.04x = 321,615.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,615.48/551.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.65

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