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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.34, 826.38 and 259.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.34, 826.38 and 259.02 is: 388.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.34 : 826.38 = 259.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.34/826.38 = 259.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.34x = 826.38 × 259.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.34x = 214,048.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,048.95/551.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.23

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