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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.92, 827.68 and 259.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.92, 827.68 and 259.37 is: 388.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.92 : 827.68 = 259.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.92/827.68 = 259.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.92x = 827.68 × 259.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.92x = 214,670.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,670.57/551.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.95

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