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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.34, 827.00 and 258.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.34, 827.00 and 258.74 is: 388.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.34 : 827.00 = 258.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.34/827.00 = 258.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.34x = 827.00 × 258.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.34x = 213,975.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,975.68/551.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.10

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