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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.79, 826.76 and 389.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.79, 826.76 and 389.19 is: 583.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.79 : 826.76 = 389.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.79/826.76 = 389.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.79x = 826.76 × 389.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.79x = 321,764.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,764.78/551.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.13

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