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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.50, 827.40 and 389.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.50, 827.40 and 389.50 is: 584.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.50 : 827.40 = 389.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.50/827.40 = 389.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.50x = 827.40 × 389.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.50x = 322,272.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,272.30/551.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.36

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