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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.59, 827.51 and 389.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.59, 827.51 and 389.59 is: 584.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.59 : 827.51 = 389.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.59/827.51 = 389.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.59x = 827.51 × 389.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.59x = 322,389.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,389.62/551.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.47

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