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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.97, 827.06 and 259.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.97, 827.06 and 259.16 is: 388.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.97 : 827.06 = 259.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.97/827.06 = 259.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.97x = 827.06 × 259.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.97x = 214,335.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,335.44/551.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.31

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