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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.51, 827.40 and 389.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.51, 827.40 and 389.51 is: 584.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.51 : 827.40 = 389.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.51/827.40 = 389.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.51x = 827.40 × 389.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.51x = 322,280.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,280.57/551.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.36

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