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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.58, 826.28 and 258.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.58, 826.28 and 258.69 is: 387.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.58 : 826.28 = 258.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.58/826.28 = 258.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.58x = 826.28 × 258.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.58x = 213,749.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,749.08/551.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.52

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