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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.72, 826.68 and 387.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.72, 826.68 and 387.48 is: 580.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.72 : 826.68 = 387.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.72/826.68 = 387.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.72x = 826.68 × 387.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.72x = 320,321.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,321.97/551.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.59

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