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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.80, 827.70 and 386.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.80, 827.70 and 386.20 is: 579.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.80 : 827.70 = 386.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.80/827.70 = 386.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.80x = 827.70 × 386.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.80x = 319,657.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,657.74/551.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.30

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