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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.52, 827.46 and 387

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.52, 827.46 and 387 is: 580.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.52 : 827.46 = 387 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.52/827.46 = 387/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.52x = 827.46 × 387
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.52x = 320,227.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,227.02/551.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.63

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