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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.88, 828.22 and 389.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.88, 828.22 and 389.72 is: 584.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.88 : 828.22 = 389.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.88/828.22 = 389.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.88x = 828.22 × 389.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.88x = 322,773.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,773.90/551.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.86

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