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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.12, 826.20 and 258.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.12, 826.20 and 258.48 is: 387.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.12 : 826.20 = 258.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.12/826.20 = 258.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.12x = 826.20 × 258.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.12x = 213,556.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,556.18/551.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.49

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