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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.60, 825.60 and 389.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.60, 825.60 and 389.60 is: 583.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.60 : 825.60 = 389.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.60/825.60 = 389.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.60x = 825.60 × 389.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.60x = 321,653.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,653.76/551.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.13

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