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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.52, 827.33 and 258.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.52, 827.33 and 258.93 is: 388.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.52 : 827.33 = 258.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.52/827.33 = 258.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.52x = 827.33 × 258.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.52x = 214,219.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,219.26/551.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.42

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