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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.52, 827.40 and 388.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.52, 827.40 and 388.80 is: 583.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.52 : 827.40 = 388.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.52/827.40 = 388.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.52x = 827.40 × 388.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.52x = 321,693.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,693.12/551.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.28

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