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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.05, 826.72 and 389.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.05, 826.72 and 389.05 is: 583.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.05 : 826.72 = 389.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.05/826.72 = 389.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.05x = 826.72 × 389.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.05x = 321,635.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,635.42/551.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.68

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