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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.94, 826.96 and 389.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.94, 826.96 and 389.28 is: 583.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.94 : 826.96 = 389.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.94/826.96 = 389.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.94x = 826.96 × 389.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.94x = 321,918.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,918.99/551.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.25

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