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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.93, 826.97 and 389.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.93, 826.97 and 389.34 is: 583.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.93 : 826.97 = 389.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.93/826.97 = 389.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.93x = 826.97 × 389.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.93x = 321,970.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,970.55/551.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.36

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