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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.43, 824.72 and 387.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.43, 824.72 and 387.81 is: 580.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.43 : 824.72 = 387.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.43/824.72 = 387.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.43x = 824.72 × 387.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.43x = 319,832.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,832.72/551.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.01

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