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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.40, 826.42 and 258.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.40, 826.42 and 258.50 is: 387.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.40 : 826.42 = 258.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.40/826.42 = 258.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.40x = 826.42 × 258.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.40x = 213,629.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,629.57/551.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.43

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