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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.55, 827.64 and 259.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.55, 827.64 and 259.14 is: 388.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.55 : 827.64 = 259.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.55/827.64 = 259.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.55x = 827.64 × 259.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.55x = 214,474.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,474.63/551.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.86

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