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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.94, 828.12 and 259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.94, 828.12 and 259.20 is: 388.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.94 : 828.12 = 259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.94/828.12 = 259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.94x = 828.12 × 259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.94x = 214,648.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,648.70/551.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.90

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