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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.53, 826.83 and 258.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.53, 826.83 and 258.89 is: 388.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.53 : 826.83 = 258.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.53/826.83 = 258.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.53x = 826.83 × 258.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.53x = 214,058.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,058.02/551.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.12

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