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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.96, 827.02 and 389.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.96, 827.02 and 389.30 is: 583.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.96 : 827.02 = 389.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.96/827.02 = 389.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.96x = 827.02 × 389.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.96x = 321,958.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,958.89/551.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.30

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