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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.52, 826.36 and 388.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.52, 826.36 and 388.87 is: 582.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.52 : 826.36 = 388.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.52/826.36 = 388.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.52x = 826.36 × 388.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.52x = 321,346.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,346.61/551.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.66

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