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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.36, 827.04 and 258.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.36, 827.04 and 258.86 is: 388.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.36 : 827.04 = 258.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.36/827.04 = 258.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.36x = 827.04 × 258.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.36x = 214,087.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,087.57/551.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.29

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