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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.75, 827.53 and 388.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.75, 827.53 and 388.94 is: 583.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.75 : 827.53 = 388.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.75/827.53 = 388.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.75x = 827.53 × 388.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.75x = 321,859.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,859.52/551.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.34

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