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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.33, 825.40 and 386.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.33, 825.40 and 386.60 is: 578.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.33 : 825.40 = 386.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.33/825.40 = 386.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.33x = 825.40 × 386.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.33x = 319,099.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,099.64/551.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.78

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