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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.53, 827.42 and 259.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.53, 827.42 and 259.02 is: 388.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.53 : 827.42 = 259.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.53/827.42 = 259.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.53x = 827.42 × 259.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.53x = 214,319.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,319.36/551.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.59

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